2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 2008 Volvo S60
To start off, 2008 Volvo S60 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 387 kg more than 2008 Volvo S60.
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, 2000 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo S60. (240 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Cadillac Seville | 2008 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
Model | Seville | S60 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1827 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |