1980 Cadillac Seville vs. 2013 Mini Roadster
To start off, 2013 Mini Roadster 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 695 kg more than 2013 Mini Roadster.
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 (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Roadster. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1980 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Roadster. 1980 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Roadster has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Roadster 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 Cadillac Seville | 2013 Mini Roadster | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mini |
| Model | Seville | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3728 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 50 L |
