2005 BMW 730 vs. 1981 Dodge Mirada
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 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 730 (225 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1981 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1981 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 730. (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 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 730 | 1981 Dodge Mirada | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 730 | Mirada |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99.4 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 | 1790 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2870 mm |
