1983 Dodge Mirada vs. 1980 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1983 Dodge Mirada is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Opel Ascona 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 88 more horse power than 1980 Opel Ascona. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 690 kg more than 1980 Opel Ascona. 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, 1983 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Ascona. (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Dodge Mirada | 1980 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Dodge | Opel |
Model | Mirada | Ascona |
Year Released | 1983 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 86.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2610 mm |