1980 Dodge Mirada vs. 1975 Fiat 130
To start off, 1980 Dodge Mirada is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 130 (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1980 Dodge Mirada. (146 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1980 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 705 kg more than 1975 Fiat 130.
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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 130. (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Dodge Mirada | 1975 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Mirada | 130 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 249 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2730 mm |
