1979 Dodge Mirada vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 BMW 320 is newer by 33 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, 2012 BMW 320 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1979 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1979 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, 2012 BMW 320 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Dodge Mirada. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Dodge Mirada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Mirada | 2012 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Mirada | 320 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| 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 | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2810 mm |
