1978 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,964 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Eldorado. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 955 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1978 Cadillac Eldorado (433 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Eldorado | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mini |
| Model | Eldorado | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6964 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1414 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2467 mm |
