1981 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2011 Volvo V70
To start off, 2011 Volvo V70 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo V70 (232 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1981 Cadillac Eldorado. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 1981 Cadillac Eldorado.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1981 Cadillac Eldorado (358 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo V70. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Cadillac Eldorado | 2011 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | Eldorado | V70 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6030 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2820 mm |
