1980 Austin Maxi vs. 1980 Dodge Aspen
To start off, both 1980 Austin Maxi and 1980 Dodge Aspen were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Dodge Aspen (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1980 Austin Maxi. (91 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Maxi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 490 kg more than 1980 Austin Maxi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Dodge Aspen is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Dodge Aspen. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Austin Maxi, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Dodge Aspen (232 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Maxi. (141 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Maxi.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Austin Maxi | 1980 Dodge Aspen | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | Maxi | Aspen |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.8 mm | 117.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2870 mm |
