1973 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1979 Dodge Mirada
To start off, 1979 Dodge Mirada is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 5,209 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Dodge Mirada (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 672 kg more than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. 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, 1979 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. (190 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1979 Dodge Mirada | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
Model | GTV | Mirada |
Year Released | 1973 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 5209 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 84.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1028 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2870 mm |