2009 BMW 325 vs. 1983 Dodge Mirada
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 26 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, 2009 BMW 325 (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1983 Dodge Mirada. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1983 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 104 kg more than 2009 BMW 325.
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, 2009 BMW 325 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Dodge Mirada. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Dodge Mirada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 325 | 1983 Dodge Mirada | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 325 | Mirada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2870 mm |
