1979 Dodge Mirada vs. 1979 Holden GTS
To start off, both 1979 Dodge Mirada and 1979 Holden GTS were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,209 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Holden GTS (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1979 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 1979 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 225 kg more than 1979 Holden GTS.
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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden GTS. (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1979 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden GTS.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Dodge Mirada | 1979 Holden GTS | |
Make | Dodge | Holden |
Model | Mirada | GTS |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5209 cc | 4141 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4550 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2830 mm |