1979 Dodge Mirada vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Dodge Mirada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Dodge Mirada would be higher. At 5,209 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1979 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1979 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 500 kg more than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1979 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Mirada | 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Mirada | 190 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 2599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 82.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2670 mm |
