1983 Dodge Mirada vs. 2009 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2009 Dodge Viper is newer by 26 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 8,285 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Viper (499 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 1983 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1983 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 98 kg more than 2009 Dodge Viper.
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, 2009 Dodge Viper (711 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Dodge Mirada. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Dodge Mirada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Dodge Mirada | 2009 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Mirada | Viper |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 8285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 499 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 102.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 100.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2520 mm |
