1990 Cadillac Seville vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Minica

To start off, both 1990 Cadillac Seville and 1990 Mitsubishi Minica were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Cadillac Seville (180 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 928 kg more than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1990 Mitsubishi Minica is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Mitsubishi Minica will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Cadillac Seville (324 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Minica.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Cadillac Seville 1990 Mitsubishi Minica
Make Cadillac Mitsubishi
Model Seville Minica
Year Released 1990 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4472 cc 548 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 180 HP 30 HP
Engine RPM 4300 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 324 Nm 42 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1570 kg 642 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 3200 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1400 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2270 mm


 

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