1983 Dodge Mirada vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman 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 Porsche Cayman (242 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1983 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1983 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 170 kg more than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1983 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Dodge Mirada | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Mirada | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2687 cc |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2420 mm |
