1988 Cadillac Seville vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S60 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1988 Cadillac Seville. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 1988 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S60 weights approximately 173 kg more than 1988 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Cadillac Seville. (325 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Cadillac Seville | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
Model | Seville | S60 |
Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4473 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1733 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2097 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1484 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2776 mm |