1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1968 Volvo 145
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Seville is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volvo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volvo 145 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 42 more horse power than 1968 Volvo 145. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1968 Volvo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 580 kg more than 1968 Volvo 145. 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 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volvo 145. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volvo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 1968 Volvo 145 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | Seville | 145 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2620 mm |
