1999 Cadillac Seville vs. 2011 Volvo S80
To start off, 2011 Volvo S80 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo S80 weights approximately 7 kg more than 1999 Cadillac Seville.
Because 2011 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 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, 1999 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo S80. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1999 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Cadillac Seville | 2011 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
Model | Seville | S80 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 407 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
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 | 1752 kg | 1759 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 67 L |