1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1978 Dodge Aspen

To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 5,598 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine.

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, 1995 BMW Dinan (976 Nm) has 745 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Dodge Aspen.

Compare all specifications:

1995 BMW Dinan 1978 Dodge Aspen
Make BMW Dodge
Model Dinan Aspen
Year Released 1995 1978
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5598 cc 3687 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 976 Nm 231 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 5020 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2760 mm


 

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