1982 Dodge Mirada vs. 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300
To start off, 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 is newer by 19 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, 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 (213 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1982 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 should accelerate faster than 1982 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 220 kg more than 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300.
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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300. (298 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1982 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Dodge Mirada | 2001 Toyota Progress NC 300 | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Mirada | Progress NC 300 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2790 mm |
