1961 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1956 Volvo 120
To start off, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1956 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1956 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1956 Volvo 120. 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, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado (583 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac Eldorado | 1956 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | Eldorado | 120 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2610 mm |
