1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Seville is newer by 4 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), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Cadillac Seville (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1420 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, 1978 Cadillac Seville (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 1974 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Seville | Minica |
| Year Released | 1978 | 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 | 123 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 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 |
