2002 Cadillac CTS vs. 1979 Volvo 260
To start off, 2002 Cadillac CTS is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac CTS (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 260. (146 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 210 kg more than 1979 Volvo 260. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2002 Cadillac CTS (296 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 260. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac CTS | 1979 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | CTS | 260 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2660 mm |
