1981 Dodge Mirada vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 27 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 6 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 125 kg more than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Dodge Mirada | 2008 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Dodge | SsangYong |
| Model | Mirada | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1575 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 |
