1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1982 Dodge Mirada
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Dodge Mirada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Dodge Mirada would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1982 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1982 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 180 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Dodge Mirada. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Dodge Mirada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1982 Dodge Mirada | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Corvette | Mirada |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2870 mm |
