1950 Buick 40 vs. 1961 Cadillac Biarritz
To start off, 1961 Cadillac Biarritz is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 40 would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Biarritz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac Biarritz (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac Biarritz should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 540 kg more than 1950 Buick 40. 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, 1961 Cadillac Biarritz (582 Nm) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Buick 40. (285 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Buick 40 | 1961 Cadillac Biarritz | |
Make | Buick | Cadillac |
Model | 40 | Biarritz |
Year Released | 1950 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4065 cc | 6390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 582 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 98.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3300 mm |