2001 Cadillac Seville vs. 2006 Volvo V70
To start off, 2006 Volvo V70 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2006 Volvo V70. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 235 kg more than 2006 Volvo V70. 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, 2001 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo V70. (225 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Cadillac Seville | 2006 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | Seville | V70 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
