2007 BMW 323 vs. 1983 Dodge Mirada
To start off, 2007 BMW 323 is newer by 24 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, 2007 BMW 323 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1983 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1983 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 206 kg more than 2007 BMW 323.
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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 323. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 323 | 1983 Dodge Mirada | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 323 | Mirada |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2870 mm |
