1960 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 1965 TVR Trident
To start off, 1965 TVR Trident is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Biarritz would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Biarritz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 TVR Trident (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 TVR Trident should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 1125 kg more than 1965 TVR Trident.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Cadillac Biarritz (590 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 TVR Trident. (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1960 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 TVR Trident.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Cadillac Biarritz | 1965 TVR Trident | |
Make | Cadillac | TVR |
Model | Biarritz | Trident |
Year Released | 1960 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6389 cc | 4727 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2290 mm |