1979 Dodge Mirada vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2005 Toyota Highlander 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, 2005 Toyota Highlander (230 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1979 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1979 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (328 Nm). This means 1979 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Mirada | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Mirada | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2660 mm |
