1968 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1980 Dodge Mirada
To start off, 1980 Dodge Mirada is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle 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 6 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 199 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. (298 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1980 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1980 Dodge Mirada | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Chevelle | Mirada |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3768 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2870 mm |
