1981 Dodge Mirada vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 32 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, 2013 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1981 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1981 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 425 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
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, 2013 Mini Cooper, 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1981 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Dodge Mirada | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Dodge | Mini |
| Model | Mirada | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1414 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2467 mm |
