1996 BMW 525 vs. 1980 Dodge Mirada
To start off, 1996 BMW 525 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Dodge Mirada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Dodge Mirada would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Dodge Mirada (146 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1996 BMW 525. (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 137 kg more than 1996 BMW 525. 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, 1980 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 525. (279 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 525 | 1980 Dodge Mirada | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 525 | Mirada |
Year Released | 1996 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 84.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1563 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2870 mm |