1980 Dodge Mirada vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 26 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 7 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 290 kg more than 1980 Dodge Mirada.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Dodge Mirada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1980 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Dodge Mirada | 2006 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Mirada | Civic |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2710 mm |
