1980 Dodge Aspen vs. 2002 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 22 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1980 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 1980 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 485 kg more than 2002 Morgan Aero 8.
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, 2002 Morgan Aero 8 (438 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Dodge Aspen. (232 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2002 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Dodge Aspen | 2002 Morgan Aero 8 | |
| Make | Dodge | Morgan |
| Model | Aspen | Aero 8 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 438 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2530 mm |
