1983 Dodge Mirada vs. 1992 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1992 Pontiac Firebird 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, 1983 Dodge Mirada (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1992 Pontiac Firebird. (140 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1992 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 290 kg more than 1992 Pontiac Firebird. 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, 1983 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Pontiac Firebird. (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Dodge Mirada | 1992 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
Model | Mirada | Firebird |
Year Released | 1983 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3128 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2570 mm |