1971 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1980 Volvo 244
To start off, 1980 Volvo 244 is newer by 9 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 248 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 244. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 244. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 953 kg more than 1980 Volvo 244. 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, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (679 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 522 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 244. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 244. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1980 Volvo 244 has manual transmission. 1980 Volvo 244 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1980 Volvo 244 | |
Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
Model | Fleetwood | 244 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7725 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 679 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2223 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5810 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2650 mm |