1980 Mitsubishi Minica vs. 2011 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2011 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 374 more horse power than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. (29 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1924 kg more than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 525 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mitsubishi Minica. 2011 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 1980 Mitsubishi Minica has manual transmission. 1980 Mitsubishi Minica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mitsubishi Minica | 2011 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Cadillac |
| Model | Minica | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 546 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 565 kg | 2489 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3200 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2946 mm |
