2005 BMW 330 vs. 1981 Dodge Mirada
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 24 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, 2005 BMW 330 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1981 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1981 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 195 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
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, 1981 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 1981 Dodge Mirada | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 330 | Mirada |
Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 99.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 84.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2870 mm |