1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1975 Dodge Aspen
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 18 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1975 Dodge Aspen.
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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Dodge Aspen. (380 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 1975 Dodge Aspen | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 5.8 | Aspen |
Year Released | 1993 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 380 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |