1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 is newer by 3 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 130 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1979 Volvo 66. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Cadillac Seville | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | Seville | 66 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
