1963 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 50 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, 2013 Volvo S60 (247 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1963 Cadillac DeVille. (198 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 1963 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 407 kg more than 2013 Volvo S60.
Because 2013 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Cadillac DeVille. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 will offer significantly more control. 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 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo S60. (361 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac DeVille | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | DeVille | S60 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2097 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1484 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2776 mm |
