2000 Cadillac Catera vs. 1986 Renault Super 5
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Catera is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Renault Super 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Renault Super 5 would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Catera (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Catera should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 1051 kg more than 1986 Renault Super 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Catera | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Renault |
| Model | Catera | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |
