1968 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, both 1968 Cadillac DeVille and 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 870 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 568 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac DeVille | 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | DeVille | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2610 mm |
