1994 Cadillac Seville vs. 2002 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2002 Volvo XC90 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Cadillac Seville (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2002 Volvo XC90. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2002 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 369 kg more than 1994 Cadillac Seville.
Because 2002 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Volvo XC90 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, 1994 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volvo XC90. (351 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1994 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Cadillac Seville | 2002 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | Seville | XC90 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 2114 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2800 mm |
