1979 Dodge Mirada vs. 1969 Porsche 911
To start off, 1979 Dodge Mirada is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,209 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 911 (156 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1979 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1979 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 680 kg more than 1969 Porsche 911.
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) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 911. (191 Nm). This means 1979 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Mirada | 1969 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Mirada | 911 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 156 HP |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2270 mm |
