1974 BMW Touring vs. 1980 Dodge Mirada
To start off, 1980 Dodge Mirada is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Dodge Mirada (146 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 670 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1980 Dodge Mirada | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | Touring | Mirada |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2870 mm |
