1953 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8
To start off, 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 5,423 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Cadillac Eldorado (128 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1953 Cadillac Eldorado (446 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8. (145 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1953 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Cadillac Eldorado | 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | Eldorado | PV 544 1.8 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 446 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2610 mm |
