1960 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 1983 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corona is newer by 23 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 94 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corona. (116 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Biarritz should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corona. 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 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corona. (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1960 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Cadillac Biarritz | 1983 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | Biarritz | Corona |
Year Released | 1960 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6389 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2510 mm |