1976 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 37 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, 2013 Volvo S60 (247 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1976 Cadillac Eldorado. (204 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 1976 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 697 kg more than 2013 Volvo S60.
Because 2013 Volvo S60 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, 2013 Volvo S60 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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo S60. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Cadillac Eldorado | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | Eldorado | S60 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8192 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 109.3 mm | 93 mm |
| 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 | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2097 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1484 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2776 mm |
