1983 Cadillac Seville vs. 2007 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2007 Mini Cooper is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,080 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Cadillac Seville (134 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Mini Cooper. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2007 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 470 kg more than 2007 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1983 Cadillac Seville (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Cadillac Seville | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mini |
| Model | Seville | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4080 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2470 mm |
