1960 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 1960 NSU Sport
To start off, both 1960 Cadillac Biarritz and 1960 NSU Sport were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 180 more horse power than 1960 NSU Sport. (30 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Biarritz should accelerate faster than 1960 NSU Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 1779 kg more than 1960 NSU Sport. 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. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz has automatic transmission and 1960 NSU Sport has manual transmission. 1960 NSU Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Cadillac Biarritz | 1960 NSU Sport | |
| Make | Cadillac | NSU |
| Model | Biarritz | Sport |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6389 cc | 583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2010 mm |
