1992 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1992 Volvo 440
To start off, both 1992 Cadillac Eldorado and 1992 Volvo 440 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,915 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Cadillac Eldorado (197 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1992 Volvo 440. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1992 Volvo 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 470 kg more than 1992 Volvo 440. 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 Eldorado (372 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Volvo 440. (175 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1992 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Volvo 440. 1992 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1992 Volvo 440 has manual transmission. 1992 Volvo 440 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Cadillac Eldorado | 1992 Volvo 440 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | Eldorado | 440 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4915 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
