1958 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 1986 Porsche 911
To start off, 1986 Porsche 911 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Cadillac Biarritz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Cadillac Biarritz would be higher. At 5,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Cadillac Biarritz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1958 Cadillac Biarritz. (190 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1958 Cadillac Biarritz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1986 Porsche 911.
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 | 1986 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | Biarritz | 911 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1986 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5980 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2300 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 4300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2280 mm |