1982 Dodge Mirada vs. 1964 Porsche 911
To start off, 1982 Dodge Mirada is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 911 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 16 more horse power than 1964 Porsche 911. (129 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1964 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 660 kg more than 1964 Porsche 911. 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Porsche 911. (178 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1982 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Dodge Mirada | 1964 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Mirada | 911 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2190 mm |
