1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2007 Volvo V50 is newer by 31 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, both vehicles can yield 177 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 364 kg more than 2007 Volvo V50.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V50. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Cadillac Seville | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | Seville | V50 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5734 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 62 L |
