1980 Dodge Aspen vs. 2010 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 30 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1980 Dodge Aspen. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1980 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1181 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.
Because 2010 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Dodge Aspen. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Dodge Aspen | 2010 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Aspen | LR4 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 2646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2885 mm |
