1980 Dodge Mirada vs. 1969 Fiat Dino
To start off, 1980 Dodge Mirada is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat Dino (180 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1980 Dodge Mirada. (146 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1980 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 460 kg more than 1969 Fiat Dino.
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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat Dino. (216 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1980 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Dodge Mirada | 1969 Fiat Dino | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Mirada | Dino |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 92.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 60 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2290 mm |
