1983 Dodge Mirada vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1983 Dodge Mirada is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Dodge Mirada (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. (124 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado.
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, 1983 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Dodge Mirada | 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Dodge | Oldsmobile |
Model | Mirada | Toronado |
Year Released | 1983 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2910 mm |