1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Seville is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett 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) has 56 more horse power than 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 672 kg more than 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett. 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Cadillac Seville | 1962 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
Model | Seville | P 210 Duett |
Year Released | 1978 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 304 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1218 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 68 L |