1979 Dodge Mirada vs. 1958 Fiat 500
To start off, 1979 Dodge Mirada is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 500 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 131 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 1230 kg more than 1958 Fiat 500. 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 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Mirada | 1958 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Mirada | 500 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 24 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 1850 mm |
