2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 1959 Volvo 120
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Seville is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Seville (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1959 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1959 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 832 kg more than 1959 Volvo 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Volvo 120 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Volvo 120. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Seville | 1959 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | Seville | 120 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1827 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
