1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 1978 Volvo 260
To start off, 1978 Volvo 260 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Cadillac Seville (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 260. (146 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 550 kg more than 1978 Volvo 260. 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, 1976 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 260. (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Cadillac Seville | 1978 Volvo 260 | |
Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
Model | Seville | 260 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5734 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |