1980 Dodge Mirada vs. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 31 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, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1980 Dodge Mirada. (146 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1980 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 151 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Dodge Mirada. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Dodge Mirada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Dodge Mirada | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Dodge | Chevrolet |
| Model | Mirada | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3380 mm |
