1980 Dodge Mirada vs. 1975 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1980 Dodge Mirada is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Peugeot 504 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 74 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 504. (72 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 426 kg more than 1975 Peugeot 504. 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 504. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Dodge Mirada | 1975 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Dodge | Peugeot |
Model | Mirada | 504 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1274 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2910 mm |