1981 Dodge Mirada vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 19 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 17 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 200 kg more than 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK. 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 @ 1600 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (190 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1981 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Dodge Mirada | 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mirada | CLK |
Year Released | 1981 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 78.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2720 mm |