1983 Dodge Mirada vs. 1996 Volvo S90
To start off, 1996 Volvo S90 is newer by 13 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, 1996 Volvo S90 (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1983 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo S90 should accelerate faster than 1983 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 115 kg more than 1996 Volvo S90.
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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo S90. (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1983 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo S90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Dodge Mirada | 1996 Volvo S90 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Mirada | S90 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2800 mm |
