1980 Dodge Aspen vs. 2006 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2006 TVR Tuscan is newer by 26 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 TVR Tuscan (355 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1980 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1980 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 255 kg more than 2006 TVR Tuscan.
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, 2006 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Dodge Aspen. (232 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Dodge Aspen | 2006 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Dodge | TVR |
| Model | Aspen | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2370 mm |
