1981 Dodge Mirada vs. 1981 Fiat 131
To start off, both 1981 Dodge Mirada and 1981 Fiat 131 were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Dodge Mirada (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 131. (111 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 595 kg more than 1981 Fiat 131. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Dodge Mirada | 1981 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Mirada | 131 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2500 mm |
