1981 Dodge Mirada vs. 1986 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1981 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1981 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 262 kg more than 1986 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1986 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Dodge Mirada. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Dodge Mirada.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Dodge Mirada | 1986 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Dodge | Chevrolet |
Model | Mirada | Corvette |
Year Released | 1981 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1438 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2450 mm |