1982 Dodge Mirada vs. 1963 Renault Floride
To start off, 1982 Dodge Mirada is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Renault Floride would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Dodge Mirada (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1963 Renault Floride. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1963 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 920 kg more than 1963 Renault Floride. 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, 1982 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Renault Floride. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Dodge Mirada | 1963 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Mirada | Floride |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2280 mm |
