1990 Cadillac Seville vs. 2006 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2006 Volvo XC70 is newer by 16 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, 2006 Volvo XC70 (207 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1990 Cadillac Seville. (180 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 1990 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1990 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Volvo XC70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volvo XC70 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, 1990 Cadillac Seville (324 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo XC70. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1990 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo XC70. 1990 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2006 Volvo XC70 has manual transmission. 2006 Volvo XC70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Cadillac Seville | 2006 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
Model | Seville | XC70 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4472 cc | 2519 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 70 L |