1980 Dodge Aspen vs. 1996 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 1996 Nissan Stagea is newer by 16 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, 1996 Nissan Stagea (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1980 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1980 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 55 kg more than 1996 Nissan Stagea.
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 (232 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1980 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Stagea.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Dodge Aspen | 1996 Nissan Stagea | |
Make | Dodge | Nissan |
Model | Aspen | Stagea |
Year Released | 1980 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2730 mm |