1977 Cadillac Seville vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1977 Cadillac Seville is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Cadillac Seville (178 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1430 kg more than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1977 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Cadillac Seville | 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Seville | Minica |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2010 mm |
