1983 Dodge Mirada vs. 1983 Lancia Beta

To start off, both 1983 Dodge Mirada and 1983 Lancia Beta were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 29 more horse power than 1983 Lancia Beta. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1983 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 656 kg more than 1983 Lancia Beta. 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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lancia Beta.

Compare all specifications:

1983 Dodge Mirada 1983 Lancia Beta
Make Dodge Lancia
Model Mirada Beta
Year Released 1983 1983
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 5210 cc 1995 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 145 HP 116 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 343 Nm 165 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99.3 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84.1 mm 90 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1700 kg 1044 kg
Vehicle Length 5330 mm 3820 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1200 mm
Wheelbase Size 2870 mm 2310 mm


 

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