1982 Dodge Mirada vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1982 Dodge Mirada is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Dodge Mirada (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 950 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven. 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, 1982 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1982 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Dodge Mirada | 1957 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Dodge | Lotus |
| Model | Mirada | Seven |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2190 mm |
