1980 Dodge Mirada vs. 1990 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 1990 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Dodge Mirada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Dodge Mirada would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Infiniti Q45 (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1980 Dodge Mirada. (146 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1980 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1980 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, 1990 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Dodge Mirada. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1990 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Dodge Mirada.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Dodge Mirada | 1990 Infiniti Q45 | |
Make | Dodge | Infiniti |
Model | Mirada | Q45 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 4493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 277 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 396 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2890 mm |