1981 Dodge Mirada vs. 2000 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2000 Volkswagen Sharan 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, 2000 Volkswagen Sharan (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1981 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 1981 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 30 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Sharan.
Because 1981 Dodge Mirada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Dodge Mirada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Sharan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Sharan. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1981 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Sharan.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Dodge Mirada | 2000 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
Model | Mirada | Sharan |
Year Released | 1981 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2850 mm |