1941 Cadillac 60 vs. 1979 Volvo 343
To start off, 1979 Volvo 343 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Cadillac 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Cadillac 60 would be higher. At 5,672 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Cadillac 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Cadillac 60 (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1941 Cadillac 60 should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Cadillac 60 weights approximately 834 kg more than 1979 Volvo 343. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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. 1979 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 1941 Cadillac 60 has manual transmission. 1941 Cadillac 60 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Cadillac 60 | 1979 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
Model | 60 | 343 |
Year Released | 1941 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5672 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1670 mm |