1983 Dodge Mirada vs. 2012 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Dodge Mirada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Dodge Mirada would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Stavic (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1983 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 1983 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 223 kg more than 1983 Dodge Mirada. 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Stavic. (342 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 SsangYong Stavic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Dodge Mirada | 2012 SsangYong Stavic | |
Make | Dodge | SsangYong |
Model | Mirada | Stavic |
Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 92.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3010 mm |