1958 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1958 Cadillac Biarritz is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 5,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Cadillac Biarritz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1958 Cadillac Biarritz. (190 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1958 Cadillac Biarritz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 1260 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia.
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.
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1958 Cadillac Biarritz | 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Biarritz | 375 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 1958 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5980 cc | 4554 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2300 kg | 1040 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2610 mm |