1980 Dodge Mirada vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (170 HP) has 24 more horse power than 1980 Dodge Mirada. (146 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1980 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 226 kg more than 2011 Subaru Forester.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Dodge Mirada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester 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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1980 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Dodge Mirada | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Dodge | Subaru |
| Model | Mirada | Forester |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1474 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2616 mm |
