1979 Dodge Mirada vs. 2004 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2004 Panoz AIV is newer by 25 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, 2004 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1979 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1979 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 520 kg more than 2004 Panoz AIV.
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, 2004 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Dodge Mirada. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2004 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Dodge Mirada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Mirada | 2004 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Dodge | Panoz |
| Model | Mirada | AIV |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2650 mm |
