2005 BMW 740 vs. 1979 Dodge Aspen
To start off, 2005 BMW 740 is newer by 26 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 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 740 (317 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1979 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 410 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, 2005 BMW 740 (391 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 740 | 1979 Dodge Aspen | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 740 | Aspen |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 117.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2870 mm |
