1959 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1985 Volvo 245
To start off, 1985 Volvo 245 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1985 Volvo 245. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1985 Volvo 245.
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 Fleetwood (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volvo 245. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1985 Volvo 245 has manual transmission. 1985 Volvo 245 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1985 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | Fleetwood | 245 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 6160 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3810 mm | 2660 mm |
