1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 1997 Volvo S40
To start off, 1997 Volvo S40 is newer by 21 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 73 more horse power than 1997 Volvo S40. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1997 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 675 kg more than 1997 Volvo S40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Cadillac Seville 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 1976 Cadillac Seville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Volvo S40, 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, 1976 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volvo S40. (143 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volvo S40. 1976 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1997 Volvo S40 has manual transmission. 1997 Volvo S40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Cadillac Seville | 1997 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
Model | Seville | S40 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5734 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 68 L |