1979 Dodge Aspen vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1979 Dodge Aspen.
Because 2012 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Dodge Aspen. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Aspen | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Aspen | Venza |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2780 mm |
