2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1983 Dodge Mirada
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 25 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, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1983 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 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 130 kg more than 2008 Aston Martin V8 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, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Dodge Mirada. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Dodge Mirada.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1983 Dodge Mirada | |
Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
Model | V8 Vantage | Mirada |
Year Released | 2008 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4282 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2870 mm |