1974 Cadillac Calais vs. 1974 Renault 12
To start off, both 1974 Cadillac Calais and 1974 Renault 12 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Cadillac Calais (193 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1974 Renault 12. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1974 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 1270 kg more than 1974 Renault 12. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Cadillac Calais | 1974 Renault 12 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Renault |
| Model | Calais | 12 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2450 mm |
