1985 Caterham 1700 vs. 1977 Dodge Aspen
To start off, 1985 Caterham 1700 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Caterham 1700 (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1977 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Caterham 1700 should accelerate faster than 1977 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 922 kg more than 1985 Caterham 1700.
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, 1977 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Caterham 1700. (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Caterham 1700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Caterham 1700 | 1977 Dodge Aspen | |
| Make | Caterham | Dodge |
| Model | 1700 | Aspen |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1692 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.3 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 117.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 543 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2760 mm |
