1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1980 Dodge Mirada
To start off, 1980 Dodge Mirada is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Dart would be higher. Both 1972 Dodge Dart and 1980 Dodge Mirada are equipped with a 5,210 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Dart (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1980 Dodge Mirada. (146 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1980 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 365 kg more than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Dodge Mirada. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Dodge Mirada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1980 Dodge Mirada | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Dart | Mirada |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2870 mm |
