1959 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Biarritz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Biarritz would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Biarritz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac Biarritz. (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac Biarritz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 920 kg more than 1963 Chevrolet Corvette.
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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1959 Cadillac Biarritz | 1963 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | Biarritz | Corvette |
Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 5353 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |