1958 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, both 1958 Cadillac Biarritz and 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Cadillac Biarritz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1958 Cadillac Biarritz. (190 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1958 Cadillac Biarritz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 962 kg more than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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 | 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Biarritz | 300 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5980 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2300 kg | 1338 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 4530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2410 mm |