1980 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1980 Dodge Mirada
To start off, both 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp and 1980 Dodge Mirada were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1980 Dodge Mirada. (146 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1980 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 115 kg more than 1980 Dodge Mirada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Dodge Mirada. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Dodge Mirada.
Compare all specifications:
1980 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1980 Dodge Mirada | |
Make | De Tomaso | Dodge |
Model | Longchamp | Mirada |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 481 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2870 mm |