1979 Dodge Mirada vs. 2005 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT 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 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 459 more horse power than 1979 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1979 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 320 kg more than 2005 Porsche Carrera GT.
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, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Dodge Mirada. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Dodge Mirada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Mirada | 2005 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Mirada | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2860 mm |
