1963 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Cadillac DeVille (198 HP) has 131 more horse power than 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 805 kg more than 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett. 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, 1963 Cadillac DeVille (582 Nm) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Cadillac DeVille | 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
Model | DeVille | P 210 Duett |
Year Released | 1963 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 582 Nm | 144 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 45 L |