1975 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1975 Volvo 240
To start off, both 1975 Cadillac Eldorado and 1975 Volvo 240 were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Cadillac Eldorado (180 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 976 kg more than 1975 Volvo 240. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Volvo 240 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Volvo 240. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Cadillac Eldorado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Cadillac Eldorado (487 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1975 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Cadillac Eldorado | 1975 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
Model | Eldorado | 240 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8192 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 487 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2650 mm |