1980 Dodge Mirada vs. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 15 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, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1980 Dodge Mirada. (146 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1980 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 700 kg more than 1980 Dodge Mirada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Dodge Mirada. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Dodge Mirada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Dodge Mirada | 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Mirada | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2860 mm |
