1941 Cadillac 62 vs. 1956 Renault Etoile
To start off, 1956 Renault Etoile is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,676 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Renault Etoile (267 HP @ 28000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1941 Cadillac 62. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Renault Etoile should accelerate faster than 1941 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 840 kg more than 1956 Renault Etoile.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Cadillac 62 | 1956 Renault Etoile | |
| Make | Cadillac | Renault |
| Model | 62 | Etoile |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 5676 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 28000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2410 mm |
