1982 Dodge Mirada vs. 1984 Porsche 930
To start off, 1984 Porsche 930 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Dodge Mirada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Dodge Mirada would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1982 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1982 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 400 kg more than 1984 Porsche 930.
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, 1984 Porsche 930 (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Dodge Mirada. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1984 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Dodge Mirada.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Dodge Mirada | 1984 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Dodge | Porsche |
Model | Mirada | 930 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2510 mm |