1980 Dodge Mirada vs. 1958 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1980 Dodge Mirada is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1200 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) has 93 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1200. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 775 kg more than 1958 Fiat 1200. 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 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1200. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Dodge Mirada | 1958 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Mirada | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2350 mm |
