1981 Cadillac Seville vs. 1984 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1984 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Cadillac Seville (123 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1984 Mitsubishi Galant. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1984 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 640 kg more than 1984 Mitsubishi Galant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Cadillac Seville (284 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mitsubishi Galant. (122 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Cadillac Seville | 1984 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Seville | Galant |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2610 mm |
