1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1956 Volvo 120
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Seville is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Cadillac Seville (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1956 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1956 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 895 kg more than 1956 Volvo 120. 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, 1978 Cadillac Seville (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 1956 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | Seville | 120 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2610 mm |
