1991 BMW 730 vs. 1983 Dodge Mirada
To start off, 1991 BMW 730 is newer by 8 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, 1991 BMW 730 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1983 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1983 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 100 kg more than 1991 BMW 730.
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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 730. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 BMW 730 | 1983 Dodge Mirada | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 730 | Mirada |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2870 mm |
