1981 Dodge Mirada vs. 2012 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2012 BMW 1 Series is newer by 31 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, 2012 BMW 1 Series (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1981 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1981 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 130 kg more than 2012 BMW 1 Series.
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, 2012 BMW 1 Series (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Dodge Mirada. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Dodge Mirada.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Dodge Mirada | 2012 BMW 1 Series | |
Make | Dodge | BMW |
Model | Mirada | 1 Series |
Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2660 mm |