1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1980 Dodge Mirada
To start off, 1980 Dodge Mirada is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Dodge Mirada (146 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 1115 kg more than 1960 Abarth 600. 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, 1980 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 600 | 1980 Dodge Mirada | |
| Make | Abarth | Dodge |
| Model | 600 | Mirada |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2870 mm |
