1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1977 Dodge Aspen
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 16 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1977 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1977 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 495 kg more than 1977 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, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1977 Dodge Aspen | |
Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
Model | Fleetwood | Aspen |
Year Released | 1993 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2870 mm |