1979 Dodge Mirada vs. 1975 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1979 Dodge Mirada is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 5,209 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Maserati Quattroporte (187 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1979 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1979 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 100 kg more than 1975 Maserati Quattroporte.
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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Maserati Quattroporte. (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Mirada | 1975 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Dodge | Maserati |
| Model | Mirada | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 2963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2810 mm |
