1982 Dodge Mirada vs. 1979 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1982 Dodge Mirada is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Isuzu 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Isuzu 117 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 73 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu 117. (72 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 535 kg more than 1979 Isuzu 117. 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 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu 117. (139 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu 117.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Dodge Mirada | 1979 Isuzu 117 | |
| Make | Dodge | Isuzu |
| Model | Mirada | 117 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2236 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2510 mm |
