1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1975 Dodge Aspen
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 411 more horse power than 1975 Dodge Aspen. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1975 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 452 kg more than 1975 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, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Dodge Aspen. (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1975 Dodge Aspen | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Aspen |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2870 mm |
