1985 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1983 Dodge Mirada
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 2 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 12 more horse power than 1985 Chevrolet Camaro. (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1985 Chevrolet Camaro.
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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Camaro. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Camaro | 1983 Dodge Mirada | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Camaro | Mirada |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2833 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2870 mm |
