1979 Dodge Mirada vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy is newer by 31 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1979 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1979 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 142 kg more than 2010 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Dodge Mirada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy 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, 2010 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Dodge Mirada. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Dodge Mirada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Mirada | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Dodge | Subaru |
| Model | Mirada | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2750 mm |
