1980 Dodge Mirada vs. 1988 Volvo 245
To start off, 1988 Volvo 245 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Dodge Mirada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Dodge Mirada 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 50 more horse power than 1988 Volvo 245. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1988 Volvo 245.
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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volvo 245. (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Dodge Mirada | 1988 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Mirada | 245 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2660 mm |
