1981 Dodge Mirada vs. 1999 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1999 Pontiac GTO is newer by 18 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, 1981 Dodge Mirada (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1999 Pontiac GTO. (144 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1999 Pontiac GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 501 kg more than 1999 Pontiac GTO. 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, 1981 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Pontiac GTO. (203 Nm). This means 1981 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Pontiac GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Dodge Mirada | 1999 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
| Model | Mirada | GTO |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2398 cc |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1199 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2570 mm |
