1970 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1982 Dodge Mirada
To start off, 1982 Dodge Mirada is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA 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 52 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 910 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1982 Dodge Mirada | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
Model | GTA | Mirada |
Year Released | 1970 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 84.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2870 mm |