1983 Dodge Mirada vs. 1992 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1992 Honda Prelude is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Dodge Mirada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Dodge Mirada would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Prelude (185 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1983 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1983 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 385 kg more than 1992 Honda Prelude.
Because 1983 Dodge Mirada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Dodge Mirada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Honda Prelude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1983 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Prelude. (212 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1983 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Dodge Mirada | 1992 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Mirada | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2156 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2560 mm |
