2000 BMW 730 vs. 1979 Dodge Aspen
To start off, 2000 BMW 730 is newer by 21 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, 2000 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1979 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 730 weights approximately 260 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, 2000 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 730 | 1979 Dodge Aspen | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 730 | Aspen |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 3685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 117.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2870 mm |
