1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1981 Renault 9
To start off, 1981 Renault 9 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,381 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac 62 (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1981 Renault 9. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1312 kg more than 1981 Renault 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Cadillac 62 (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 9. (139 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac 62 | 1981 Renault 9 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Renault |
| Model | 62 | 9 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6381 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2490 mm |
