1980 Dodge Mirada vs. 1954 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1980 Dodge Mirada is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Dodge Mirada (146 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 850 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1100. 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 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1980 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Dodge Mirada | 1954 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Mirada | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2360 mm |
