1974 Buick GS vs. 1982 Dodge Mirada
To start off, 1982 Dodge Mirada is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1982 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1982 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 70 kg more than 1974 Buick GS.
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, 1974 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Dodge Mirada. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1974 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Dodge Mirada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick GS | 1982 Dodge Mirada | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | GS | Mirada |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2870 mm |
