1981 Dodge Mirada vs. 2002 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2002 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 21 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, 2002 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1981 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1981 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 63 kg more than 2002 SsangYong Chairman H.
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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 SsangYong Chairman H. (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Dodge Mirada | 2002 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Dodge | SsangYong |
Model | Mirada | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1981 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1637 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2910 mm |