1981 Dodge Mirada vs. 2006 BMW 525
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 25 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, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1981 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1981 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 20 kg more than 2006 BMW 525.
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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1981 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Dodge Mirada | 2006 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Mirada | 525 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2840 mm |
