1990 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1990 Volvo 460
To start off, both 1990 Cadillac Eldorado and 1990 Volvo 460 were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Cadillac Eldorado (177 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 460. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 460. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 500 kg more than 1990 Volvo 460. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Cadillac Eldorado (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 460. (175 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1990 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 460. 1990 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1990 Volvo 460 has manual transmission. 1990 Volvo 460 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Cadillac Eldorado | 1990 Volvo 460 | |
Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
Model | Eldorado | 460 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4473 cc | 1720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |