1980 Dodge Mirada vs. 2010 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2010 Tata Sumo 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, 1980 Dodge Mirada (146 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2010 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tata Sumo weights approximately 100 kg more than 1980 Dodge Mirada.
Because 2010 Tata Sumo 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 Tata Sumo 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Sumo. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1980 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Sumo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Dodge Mirada | 2010 Tata Sumo | |
| Make | Dodge | Tata |
| Model | Mirada | Sumo |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4258 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1726 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2425 mm |
