1960 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 1981 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1981 Peugeot 505 is newer by 21 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1981 Peugeot 505.
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. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz has automatic transmission and 1981 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1981 Peugeot 505 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 | 1981 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Cadillac | Peugeot |
Model | Biarritz | 505 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6389 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2750 mm |