1979 Dodge Mirada vs. 1969 Porsche 914
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 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 914 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 66 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 775 kg more than 1969 Porsche 914. 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 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1979 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Mirada | 1969 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Mirada | 914 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2460 mm |
