1983 Cadillac Seville vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 1983 Cadillac Seville is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mitsubishi Colt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mitsubishi Colt would be higher. At 4,080 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 860 kg more than 1980 Mitsubishi Colt.
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. 1983 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1980 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 1980 Mitsubishi Colt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1983 Cadillac Seville | 1980 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Cadillac | Mitsubishi |
Model | Seville | Colt |
Year Released | 1983 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4080 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2310 mm |