1979 Dodge Aspen vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK 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 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XK (380 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1979 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XK weights approximately 225 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 Jaguar XK (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Aspen | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Dodge | Jaguar |
| Model | Aspen | XK |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4794 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1322 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2752 mm |
