1981 Dodge Mirada vs. 1992 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJR is newer by 11 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 5,992 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJR (333 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1981 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1981 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 124 kg more than 1981 Dodge Mirada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Jaguar XJR (495 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Dodge Mirada. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Dodge Mirada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Dodge Mirada | 1992 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Dodge | Jaguar |
| Model | Mirada | XJR |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 5992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2600 mm |
