1960 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 1980 Dodge Mirada
To start off, 1980 Dodge Mirada is newer by 20 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 64 more horse power than 1980 Dodge Mirada. (146 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Biarritz should accelerate faster than 1980 Dodge Mirada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 595 kg more than 1980 Dodge Mirada. 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 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Dodge Mirada. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1960 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Dodge Mirada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Cadillac Biarritz | 1980 Dodge Mirada | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | Biarritz | Mirada |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6389 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2870 mm |
