1986 BMW M5 vs. 1979 Dodge Aspen
To start off, 1986 BMW M5 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW M5 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1979 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW M5 weights approximately 34 kg more than 1979 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, 1986 BMW M5 (310 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1986 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW M5 | 1979 Dodge Aspen | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | M5 | Aspen |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3428 cc | 3685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 117.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1519 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2870 mm |
