1996 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1996 Volvo 850
To start off, both 1996 Cadillac Eldorado and 1996 Volvo 850 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Cadillac Eldorado (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1996 Volvo 850. (125 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 430 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Cadillac Eldorado (406 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo 850. (170 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo 850. 1996 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1996 Volvo 850 has manual transmission. 1996 Volvo 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Cadillac Eldorado | 1996 Volvo 850 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | Eldorado | 850 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 58 L |
