1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1980 Dodge Mirada
To start off, 1980 Dodge Mirada is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 30 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 680 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (170 Nm). This means 1980 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1980 Dodge Mirada | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
Model | Spider | Mirada |
Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 343 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 84.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2870 mm |