1980 Dodge Aspen vs. 1993 Toyota Aristo
To start off, 1993 Toyota Aristo is newer by 13 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, 1993 Toyota Aristo (220 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1980 Dodge Aspen. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Aristo should accelerate faster than 1980 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Aristo weights approximately 261 kg more than 1980 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, 1993 Toyota Aristo (285 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Aristo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Dodge Aspen | 1993 Toyota Aristo | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Aspen | Aristo |
Year Released | 1980 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2790 mm |