1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2013 Mini Countryman
To start off, 2013 Mini Countryman is newer by 35 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 432 kg more than 2013 Mini Countryman.
Because 2013 Mini Countryman is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mini Countryman will offer significantly more control. 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 2013 Mini Countryman. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Countryman. 1978 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Countryman has manual transmission. 2013 Mini 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 | 2013 Mini Countryman | |
Make | Cadillac | Mini |
Model | Seville | Countryman |
Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1458 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1996 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1561 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2595 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 47 L |