1980 Dodge Aspen vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 25 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 3,822 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1980 Dodge Aspen. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1980 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 40 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (408 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Dodge Aspen | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Dodge | Porsche |
Model | Aspen | 911 |
Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 3822 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2360 mm |