1980 Dodge Aspen vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 29 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, 1980 Dodge Aspen (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Dodge Aspen | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Dodge | Smart |
| Model | Aspen | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 81.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 1870 mm |
