1992 Cadillac Seville vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1992 Cadillac Seville is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 4,915 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Cadillac Seville (197 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (33 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1126 kg more than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica. (39 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1992 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Cadillac Seville | 1976 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Seville | Minica |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4915 cc | 357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2010 mm |
