1980 Dodge Aspen vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (208 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1980 Dodge Aspen. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1980 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 109 kg more than 1988 Porsche 944.
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, 1988 Porsche 944 (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Dodge Aspen | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Dodge | Porsche |
Model | Aspen | 944 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2390 mm |