1980 Dodge Mirada vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 32 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, 2012 Porsche Cayman (330 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1980 Dodge Mirada. (146 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1980 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 350 kg more than 2012 Porsche Cayman.
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, 2012 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Dodge Mirada. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Dodge Mirada.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Dodge Mirada | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Dodge | Porsche |
Model | Mirada | Cayman |
Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4346 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1306 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2416 mm |