1980 Dodge Mirada vs. 2007 BMW 530
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Dodge Mirada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Dodge Mirada would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1980 Dodge Mirada. (146 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1980 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 35 kg more than 2007 BMW 530.
Because 2007 BMW 530 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Dodge Mirada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1980 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Dodge Mirada | 2007 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Mirada | 530 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2890 mm |
