1992 BMW 740 vs. 1981 Dodge Mirada
To start off, 1992 BMW 740 is newer by 11 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, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1981 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1981 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 10 kg more than 1992 BMW 740.
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 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Dodge Mirada. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Dodge Mirada.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 740 | 1981 Dodge Mirada | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 740 | Mirada |
Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 5210 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 | 99.4 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 | 1690 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 |