1992 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1992 Volvo 480
To start off, both 1992 Cadillac DeVille and 1992 Volvo 480 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,894 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Cadillac DeVille (197 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1992 Volvo 480. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1992 Volvo 480. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 610 kg more than 1992 Volvo 480. 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, 1992 Cadillac DeVille (373 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Volvo 480. (143 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1992 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Volvo 480. 1992 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 1992 Volvo 480 has manual transmission. 1992 Volvo 480 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Cadillac DeVille | 1992 Volvo 480 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | DeVille | 480 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4894 cc | 1720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2510 mm |
