1960 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 1979 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 19 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am (220 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. (210 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Biarritz.
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) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. (434 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Pontiac Trans Am. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz has automatic transmission and 1979 Pontiac Trans Am has manual transmission. 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 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 | 1979 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Cadillac | Pontiac |
| Model | Biarritz | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6389 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 220 HP |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 104.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2750 mm |
