1958 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz
To start off, 1960 Cadillac Biarritz is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Biarritz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Biarritz (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1958 Cadillac DeVille. (189 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Biarritz should accelerate faster than 1958 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 160 kg more than 1958 Cadillac DeVille. 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.
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1958 Cadillac DeVille | 1960 Cadillac Biarritz | |
Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
Model | DeVille | Biarritz |
Year Released | 1958 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5980 cc | 6389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2135 kg | 2295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3310 mm |