1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1981 Dodge Mirada
To start off, 1981 Dodge Mirada is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 1502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 1502 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Dodge Mirada (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 720 kg more than 1975 BMW 1502. 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, 1981 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1981 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1502 | 1981 Dodge Mirada | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 1502 | Mirada |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2870 mm |
