1979 Dodge Mirada vs. 1996 Honda CRX
To start off, 1996 Honda CRX is newer by 17 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, 1979 Dodge Mirada (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1996 Honda CRX. (131 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda CRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 650 kg more than 1996 Honda CRX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Dodge Mirada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Dodge Mirada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda CRX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda CRX. (144 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1979 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Mirada | 1996 Honda CRX | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Mirada | CRX |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2380 mm |
