2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1975 Dodge Aspen
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 31 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1975 Dodge Aspen. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1975 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 84 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
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, 1975 Dodge Aspen (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 1975 Dodge Aspen | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Colorado | Aspen |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2769 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2870 mm |
