1997 Cadillac Catera vs. 1965 Renault 10
To start off, 1997 Cadillac Catera is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Renault 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Renault 10 would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1965 Renault 10. (42 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1965 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 930 kg more than 1965 Renault 10. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Renault 10. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Cadillac Catera | 1965 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Renault |
| Model | Catera | 10 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2280 mm |
