1983 Dodge Mirada vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 30 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 1983 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1983 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 20 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage.
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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Dodge Mirada. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Dodge Mirada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Dodge Mirada | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Dodge | Aston Martin |
| Model | Mirada | Vantage |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1241 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2600 mm |
