1980 Cadillac Seville vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 6,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mini Cooper (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1980 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 440 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, 1980 Cadillac Seville (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1980 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper. 1980 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Cooper 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.
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1980 Cadillac Seville | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Cadillac | Mini |
Model | Seville | Cooper |
Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6030 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3729 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2467 mm |