1961 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1972 Volvo 1800
To start off, 1972 Volvo 1800 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac Sixty (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1972 Volvo 1800. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac Sixty should accelerate faster than 1972 Volvo 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 975 kg more than 1972 Volvo 1800. 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 Sixty (582 Nm) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volvo 1800. (176 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volvo 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac Sixty | 1972 Volvo 1800 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | Sixty | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2460 mm |
