1959 Austin-Healey 3000 vs. 1959 Cadillac Biarritz
To start off, both 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 and 1959 Cadillac Biarritz were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Biarritz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Biarritz (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. (124 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Biarritz should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 1152 kg more than 1959 Austin-Healey 3000. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin-Healey 3000 | 1959 Cadillac Biarritz | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Cadillac |
| Model | 3000 | Biarritz |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2911 cc | 6382 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1143 kg | 2295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 75 L |
