1980 Dodge Mirada vs. 1979 Dodge Aspen
To start off, 1980 Dodge Mirada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Dodge Aspen 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 46 more horse power than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1979 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 235 kg more than 1979 Dodge Aspen. 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1980 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Dodge Mirada | 1979 Dodge Aspen | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Mirada | Aspen |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 117.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2760 mm |
