2007 BMW 118 vs. 1978 Dodge Aspen
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 29 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 118 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1978 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1978 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 258 kg more than 2007 BMW 118.
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, 1978 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1978 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 118 | 1978 Dodge Aspen | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 118 | Aspen |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 117.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2870 mm |
