1980 Austin Mini Metro vs. 1980 Cadillac Seville
To start off, both 1980 Austin Mini Metro and 1980 Cadillac Seville were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Cadillac Seville (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1980 Austin Mini Metro. (62 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Mini Metro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 916 kg more than 1980 Austin Mini Metro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Cadillac Seville (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Mini Metro. (97 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1980 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Mini Metro. 1980 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1980 Austin Mini Metro has manual transmission. 1980 Austin Mini Metro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Austin Mini Metro | 1980 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Austin | Cadillac |
Model | Mini Metro | Seville |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1257 cc | 6030 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 754 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2900 mm |