1983 Dodge Mirada vs. 1966 Lotus Europa
To start off, 1983 Dodge Mirada is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lotus Europa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lotus Europa would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Dodge Mirada (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1966 Lotus Europa. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1966 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1966 Lotus Europa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Dodge Mirada | 1966 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Dodge | Lotus |
| Model | Mirada | Europa |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2340 mm |
