1982 Dodge Mirada vs. 2000 Seat Leon
To start off, 2000 Seat Leon is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Dodge Mirada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Dodge Mirada would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Leon (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1982 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1982 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 217 kg more than 2000 Seat Leon.
Because 2000 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Dodge Mirada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Seat Leon 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, 1982 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Leon. (270 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Dodge Mirada | 2000 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Dodge | Seat |
| Model | Mirada | Leon |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1483 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2520 mm |
