1990 Cadillac Seville vs. 1998 Volvo C70
To start off, 1998 Volvo C70 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volvo C70 (236 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1990 Cadillac Seville. (180 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 1990 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 90 kg more than 1998 Volvo C70.
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, 1998 Volvo C70 (340 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Cadillac Seville. (324 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Cadillac Seville | 1998 Volvo C70 | |
Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
Model | Seville | C70 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4472 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 68 L |