1980 Dodge Mirada vs. 1991 Honda NSX
To start off, 1991 Honda NSX is newer by 11 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, 1991 Honda NSX (281 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1980 Dodge Mirada. (146 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1980 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 330 kg more than 1991 Honda NSX.
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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1980 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Dodge Mirada | 1991 Honda NSX | |
Make | Dodge | Honda |
Model | Mirada | NSX |
Year Released | 1980 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 281 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2540 mm |