1976 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2010 Volvo S80
To start off, 2010 Volvo S80 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 8,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo S80 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1976 Cadillac Eldorado. (204 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 1976 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 472 kg more than 2010 Volvo S80.
Because 2010 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1976 Cadillac Eldorado (542 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo S80. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Cadillac Eldorado | 2010 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | Eldorado | S80 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8192 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2310 kg | 1838 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2835 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 101 L | 70 L |
