1979 Dodge Aspen vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1979 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 7 kg more than 1979 Dodge Aspen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Aspen | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Dodge | Chevrolet |
| Model | Aspen | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1236 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2685 mm |
