1979 Dodge Aspen vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 34 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 254 kg more than 1979 Dodge Aspen.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish (620 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Aspen | 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
| Make | Dodge | Aston Martin |
| Model | Aspen | Vanquish |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1739 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2067 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1294 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2740 mm |
