2007 BMW 130 vs. 1982 Dodge Mirada
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 25 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1982 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1982 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 320 kg more than 2007 BMW 130.
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, 1982 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1982 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 130 | 1982 Dodge Mirada | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 130 | Mirada |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | 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 | 261 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2870 mm |
