1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1979 Dodge Aspen
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 9 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1979 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 13 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 1979 Dodge Aspen | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Corvette | Aspen |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2870 mm |
