1960 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 1970 Reliant Bug
To start off, 1970 Reliant Bug is newer by 10 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, 1960 Cadillac Biarritz (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1970 Reliant Bug. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Biarritz should accelerate faster than 1970 Reliant Bug. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 1887 kg more than 1970 Reliant Bug. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Cadillac Biarritz (590 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 538 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Reliant Bug. (52 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Reliant Bug. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz has automatic transmission and 1970 Reliant Bug has manual transmission. 1970 Reliant Bug 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 | 1970 Reliant Bug | |
| Make | Cadillac | Reliant |
| Model | Biarritz | Bug |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6389 cc | 701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 60.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 408 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 2800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 1960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 23 L |
