1995 Cadillac Seville vs. 1995 Volvo 850
To start off, both 1995 Cadillac Seville and 1995 Volvo 850 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Cadillac Seville (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1995 Volvo 850. (251 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1995 Volvo 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 200 kg more than 1995 Volvo 850. 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, 1995 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volvo 850. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volvo 850. 1995 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1995 Volvo 850 has manual transmission. 1995 Volvo 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Cadillac Seville | 1995 Volvo 850 | |
Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
Model | Seville | 850 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2317 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |