1977 Cadillac Seville vs. 1978 Volvo 265
To start off, 1978 Volvo 265 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Cadillac Seville (178 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 265. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 265. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 496 kg more than 1978 Volvo 265. 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, 1977 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 265. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 265.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Cadillac Seville | 1978 Volvo 265 | |
Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
Model | Seville | 265 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 218 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 | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |