1968 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1993 Renault Clio
To start off, 1993 Renault Clio is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1993 Renault Clio. (148 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1993 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1085 kg more than 1993 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 530 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault Clio. (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac DeVille | 1993 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Cadillac | Renault |
| Model | DeVille | Clio |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
