1968 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2006 Renault Clio
To start off, 2006 Renault Clio is newer by 38 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, 2006 Renault Clio (251 HP @ 7150 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac DeVille. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 675 kg more than 2006 Renault Clio.
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, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Clio. (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Clio. 1968 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 2006 Renault Clio has manual transmission. 2006 Renault Clio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac DeVille | 2006 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Cadillac | Renault |
| Model | DeVille | Clio |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7150 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4650 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 50 L |
