1960 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1971 Porsche 917 is newer by 11 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, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 310 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. (210 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 1497 kg more than 1971 Porsche 917.
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, 1971 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. (590 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Cadillac Biarritz.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Cadillac Biarritz | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | Biarritz | 917 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1971 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6389 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 590 Nm | 610 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 798 kg |