1982 Dodge Mirada vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 31 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, 2013 Nissan Z (327 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1982 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Z should accelerate faster than 1982 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 127 kg more than 2013 Nissan Z.
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, 2013 Nissan Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Dodge Mirada. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Dodge Mirada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Dodge Mirada | 2013 Nissan Z | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Mirada | Z |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4246 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2550 mm |
