1971 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1978 Volvo 240
To start off, 1978 Volvo 240 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (345 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 240. (104 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 240.
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, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (679 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 519 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 240. (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1978 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | Fleetwood | 240 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7725 cc | 2127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 679 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5810 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2650 mm |
