1992 BMW 540 vs. 1979 Dodge Mirada
To start off, 1992 BMW 540 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Dodge Mirada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Dodge Mirada would be higher. At 5,209 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1979 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1979 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 50 kg more than 1992 BMW 540.
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, 1992 BMW 540 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Dodge Mirada. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Dodge Mirada.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 540 | 1979 Dodge Mirada | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 540 | Mirada |
Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 5209 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 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 | 1650 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2870 mm |