2004 Cadillac CTS vs. 1975 Volvo 240
To start off, 2004 Cadillac CTS is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac CTS (396 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 405 kg more than 1975 Volvo 240. 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, 2004 Cadillac CTS (536 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2004 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac CTS | 1975 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | CTS | 240 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2650 mm |
