1968 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 1976 Volvo 66 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. 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 172 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 66.
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 618 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Cadillac DeVille | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
Model | DeVille | 66 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1550 mm |