1995 BMW M5 vs. 1983 Dodge Mirada
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 is newer by 12 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, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1983 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1983 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1983 Dodge Mirada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Dodge Mirada. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Dodge Mirada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW M5 | 1983 Dodge Mirada | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | M5 | Mirada |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3794 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2870 mm |
