1979 Cadillac Seville vs. 1941 Volvo PV
To start off, 1979 Cadillac Seville is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Volvo PV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Volvo PV would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Cadillac Seville (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1941 Volvo PV. (85 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1941 Volvo PV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 400 kg more than 1941 Volvo PV. 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. 1979 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1941 Volvo PV has manual transmission. 1941 Volvo PV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Cadillac Seville | 1941 Volvo PV | |
Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
Model | Seville | PV |
Year Released | 1979 | 1941 |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1490 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2880 mm |