1981 Dodge Mirada vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Dodge Mirada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Dodge Mirada would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Etna (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1981 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1981 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, 1984 Lotus Etna (408 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Dodge Mirada. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Dodge Mirada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Dodge Mirada | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
| Make | Dodge | Lotus |
| Model | Mirada | Etna |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 331 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2520 mm |
