1980 Dodge Aspen vs. 1970 GAZ Volga
To start off, 1980 Dodge Aspen is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 GAZ Volga. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 GAZ Volga would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 GAZ Volga (110 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1980 Dodge Aspen. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 GAZ Volga should accelerate faster than 1980 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 165 kg more than 1970 GAZ Volga.
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, 1980 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 GAZ Volga. (187 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 GAZ Volga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Dodge Aspen | 1970 GAZ Volga | |
| Make | Dodge | GAZ |
| Model | Aspen | Volga |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2810 mm |
