1981 Dodge Mirada vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, both 1981 Dodge Mirada and 1981 Nissan Sunny were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 71 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Sunny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 840 kg more than 1981 Nissan Sunny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Dodge Mirada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Dodge Mirada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Sunny, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Sunny. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Dodge Mirada | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Mirada | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2410 mm |
