1980 Dodge Mirada vs. 2000 Renault Spider
To start off, 2000 Renault Spider is newer by 20 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 5 more horse power than 2000 Renault Spider. (141 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 710 kg more than 2000 Renault Spider. 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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Dodge Mirada | 2000 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Mirada | Spider |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 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 |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2350 mm |
