1981 Cadillac Seville vs. 1995 Volvo 850

To start off, 1995 Volvo 850 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volvo 850 (124 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1981 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volvo 850 should accelerate faster than 1981 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 280 kg more than 1995 Volvo 850.

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 Seville (284 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volvo 850. (170 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1981 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volvo 850. 1981 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1995 Volvo 850 has manual transmission. 1995 Volvo 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1981 Cadillac Seville 1995 Volvo 850
Make Cadillac Volvo
Model Seville 850
Year Released 1981 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4129 cc 1982 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 123 HP 124 HP
Engine RPM 3900 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 284 Nm 170 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1670 kg 1390 kg
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2670 mm