1980 Dodge Aspen vs. 1999 Panoz AIV
To start off, 1999 Panoz AIV is newer by 19 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1980 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1980 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 305 kg more than 1999 Panoz AIV.
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, 1999 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Dodge Aspen. (232 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1999 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Dodge Aspen | 1999 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Dodge | Panoz |
| Model | Aspen | AIV |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2650 mm |
