1980 Dodge Mirada vs. 2006 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2006 Toyota Hilux 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 12 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Hilux. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 490 kg more than 2006 Toyota Hilux. 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 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Dodge Mirada | 2006 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Mirada | Hilux |
Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3090 mm |