1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1970 Volvo 140
To start off, 1970 Volvo 140 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,381 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac 62 (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1970 Volvo 140. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo 140. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 952 kg more than 1970 Volvo 140. 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, 1959 Cadillac 62 (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volvo 140. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volvo 140.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac 62 | 1970 Volvo 140 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | 62 | 140 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6381 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2610 mm |
