1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S60 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 157 kg more than 2013 Volvo S60.
Because 2013 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Volvo S60 (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | Seville | S60 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2097 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1484 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2776 mm |
