2000 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1983 Dodge Mirada
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 17 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, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro (191 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1983 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1983 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 110 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1983 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Camaro. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Camaro | 1983 Dodge Mirada | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Camaro | Mirada |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2870 mm |
