Car comparison

Cadillac Allante 4.6 i V8 32VvsVolvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Cadillac Allante

4.6 i V8 32V

299 hp4565 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1993-1996
VS

Volvo C70 Convertible

2.3 20V T5

239 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible1997-2005

Comparison overview

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Cadillac Allante 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    299 hp
    223 kW
  • Highest torque
    393 Nm
    290 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    176 hp/t
    131 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.8 L/100 km
    15.9 mpg US
    19.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    633 km
    394 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelCadillacAllante4.6 i V8 32VVolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
Power
299hp223kW
239hp178kW
Torque
393Nm290lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,620kg3,571lb
Gross weight-
2,070kg4,564lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
96.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
102.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
27.4s
Calculated
28.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
204Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
633km394mi
Calculated
598km372mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,565cc279cu in
2,319cc142cu in
Length
4,540mm179in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,865mm73in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,310mm52in
1,410mm56in
Wheelbase
2,525mm99in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,535mm60in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
460L
260L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
76L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Cadillac Allante 4.6 i V8 32VVolvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5PowerTorque
  • Cadillac Allante 4.6 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
CadillacAllante4.6 i V8 32V6,000 rpm4,400 rpm6,250 rpm
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T55,100 rpm2,700 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricCadillacAllante4.6 i V8 32VVolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.4 s
28.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacAllante4.6 i V8 32V
299 hp
223 kW
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
239 hp
178 kW

Cadillac Allante 4.6 i V8 32V has 60 hp more than Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5 and Cadillac Allante 4.6 i V8 32V: 60 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacAllante4.6 i V8 32V
393 Nm
290 lb-ft
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacAllante4.6 i V8 32V
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
1,620 kg
3,571 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacAllante4.6 i V8 32V
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacAllante4.6 i V8 32V6.9 s
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T57.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cadillac Allante 4.6 i V8 32V and Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacAllante4.6 i V8 32V
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacAllante4.6 i V8 32V
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
CadillacAllante4.6 i V8 32V
633 km
394 mi
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
598 km
372 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
CadillacAllante4.6 i V8 32V
299 hp
223 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
239 hp
178 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
CadillacAllante4.6 i V8 32V
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,540 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
CadillacAllante4.6 i V8 32V
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Cadillac Allante 4.6 i V8 32V is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
CadillacAllante4.6 i V8 32V
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
6.9 s
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
7.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
CadillacAllante4.6 i V8 32V
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleCadillacAllante4.6 i V8 32VVolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
Power
299 hp
223 kW
239 hp
178 kW
Torque
393 Nm
290 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,700 kg
3,748 lb
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,540 mm
178.7 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
Range score
633 km
394 mi
598 km
372 mi
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleCadillac Allante 4.6 i V8 32VVolvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Cadillac Allante 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 63 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 35 km (22 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 200 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5

  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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