1980 Dodge Mirada vs. 1980 Mazda 929
To start off, both 1980 Dodge Mirada and 1980 Mazda 929 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 63 more horse power than 1980 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1980 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 630 kg more than 1980 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mazda 929. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Dodge Mirada | 1980 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Mirada | 929 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2520 mm |
