1979 Dodge Mirada vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 26 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 2 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (143 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 478 kg more than 1979 Dodge Mirada.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Dodge Mirada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (184 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Mirada | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Mirada | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2178 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2710 mm |
