1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 1981 Dodge Mirada
To start off, 1981 Dodge Mirada is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1981 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1981 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1981 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, 1961 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Dodge Mirada. (343 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Dodge Mirada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac 62 | 1981 Dodge Mirada | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | 62 | Mirada |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 99.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2870 mm |
