1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman

To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 505 kg more than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman.

Because 1978 Cadillac Seville is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Cadillac Seville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Seville (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman has manual transmission. 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1978 Cadillac Seville 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman
Make Cadillac Mini
Model Seville Cooper Countryman
Year Released 1978 2011
Body Type Sedan Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5735 cc 1600 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 123 HP 181 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 304 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1890 kg 1385 kg
Vehicle Length 5190 mm 4110 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1788 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1562 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2596 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 79 L 47 L