1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1981 Dodge Mirada
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Dodge Mirada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Dodge Mirada would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Dodge Mirada (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 25 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 1981 Dodge Mirada | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
Model | Caprice | Mirada |
Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 99.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 84.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2870 mm |