2000 Cadillac Seville vs. 2009 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2009 Volvo XC70 is newer by 9 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. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Seville (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2009 Volvo XC70. (232 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo XC70.
Because 2009 Volvo XC70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volvo XC70 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, 2000 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo XC70. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Seville | 2009 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | Seville | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
