1995 Cadillac Seville vs. 2011 Volvo S80
To start off, 2011 Volvo S80 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,563 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 5 kg more than 2011 Volvo S80.
Because 2011 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S80 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, both vehicles can yield 400 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Cadillac Seville | 2011 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
Model | Seville | S80 |
Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4563 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 1759 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 67 L |