1980 Dodge Mirada vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento is newer by 30 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, 2010 Kia Sorento (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1980 Dodge Mirada. (146 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1980 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sorento weights approximately 286 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.
Because 2010 Kia Sorento 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, 2010 Kia Sorento 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sorento. (307 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Dodge Mirada | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Mirada | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1986 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2720 mm |
