1979 Dodge Mirada vs. 2005 BMW 318
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Dodge Mirada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Dodge Mirada would be higher. At 5,209 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Dodge Mirada (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 305 kg more than 2005 BMW 318. 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, 1979 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (201 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1979 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Mirada | 2005 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Mirada | 318 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5209 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2740 mm |
