1996 Cadillac Catera vs. 1996 Renault 19
To start off, both 1996 Cadillac Catera and 1996 Renault 19 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1996 Renault 19. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 565 kg more than 1996 Renault 19. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault 19. (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault 19.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Cadillac Catera | 1996 Renault 19 | |
Make | Cadillac | Renault |
Model | Catera | 19 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 83.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |