1980 BMW 628 vs. 1981 Dodge Mirada
To start off, 1981 Dodge Mirada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW 628 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1981 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1981 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 230 kg more than 1980 BMW 628.
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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW 628 | 1981 Dodge Mirada | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 628 | Mirada |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2787 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 99.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2870 mm |
