1960 Cadillac Seville vs. 1977 Volvo 265
To start off, 1977 Volvo 265 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Seville (211 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 265. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1977 Volvo 265. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 800 kg more than 1977 Volvo 265. 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, 1960 Cadillac Seville (590 Nm) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 265. (218 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 265. 1960 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1977 Volvo 265 has manual transmission. 1977 Volvo 265 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1960 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Cadillac Seville | 1977 Volvo 265 | |
Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
Model | Seville | 265 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 218 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2660 mm |