1983 Dodge Mirada vs. 2009 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2009 Lotus Evora 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1983 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1983 Dodge Mirada.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Evora. (342 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1983 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Evora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Dodge Mirada | 2009 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Dodge | Lotus |
| Model | Mirada | Evora |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2580 mm |
