1969 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1982 Dodge Mirada
To start off, 1982 Dodge Mirada is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Dodge Mirada (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 730 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. 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, 1982 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo GT | 1982 Dodge Mirada | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
| Model | GT | Mirada |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2870 mm |
