2009 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 1981 Dodge Mirada
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Dodge Mirada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Dodge Mirada would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1981 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1981 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 439 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Dodge Mirada. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Dodge Mirada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1981 Dodge Mirada | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Avalanche | Mirada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2870 mm |
