1982 Dodge Mirada vs. 2005 Honda Life
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 23 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, 1982 Dodge Mirada (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 910 kg more than 2005 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda Life 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, 2005 Honda Life 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 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1982 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Dodge Mirada | 2005 Honda Life | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Mirada | Life |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2370 mm |
