1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 2007 Honda NSX
To start off, 2007 Honda NSX is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda NSX (252 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1976 Dodge Aspen.
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, 2007 Honda NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Dodge Aspen | 2007 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Aspen | NSX |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2540 mm |
