1971 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1983 Dodge Mirada
To start off, 1983 Dodge Mirada is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Dodge Mirada (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 15 kg more than 1983 Dodge Mirada.
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, 1983 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1983 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Impala | 1983 Dodge Mirada | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Impala | Mirada |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2870 mm |
