2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 1964 Renault Floride
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Renault Floride would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (307 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1964 Renault Floride. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 973 kg more than 1964 Renault Floride. 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, 2009 Cadillac CTS (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault Floride. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 1964 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Cadillac | Renault |
| Model | CTS | Floride |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 38 L |
