1993 Cadillac Seville vs. 1981 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Seville is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 4,564 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Seville (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1981 Mitsubishi Galant. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1981 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 395 kg more than 1981 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, 1993 Cadillac Seville (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mitsubishi Galant. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Cadillac Seville | 1981 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Cadillac | Mitsubishi |
Model | Seville | Galant |
Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4564 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |