2004 Renault Clio vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac CTS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Renault Clio would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2004 Renault Clio. (251 HP @ 7150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 340 kg more than 2004 Renault Clio. 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, 2010 Cadillac CTS (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Clio. (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Clio | 2010 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Renault | Cadillac |
| Model | Clio | CTS |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7150 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4650 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
