2003 Cadillac CTS vs. 1967 Renault 10
To start off, 2003 Cadillac CTS is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Renault 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Renault 10 would be higher. At 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac CTS (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1967 Renault 10. (42 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 845 kg more than 1967 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, 2003 Cadillac CTS (245 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault 10. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac CTS | 1967 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Renault |
| Model | CTS | 10 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 1107 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.3 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 38 L |
