1960 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 1988 Ferrari 348
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 348 is newer by 28 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, 1988 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 830 kg more than 1988 Ferrari 348.
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 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1960 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 348. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz has automatic transmission and 1988 Ferrari 348 has manual transmission. 1988 Ferrari 348 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 | 1988 Ferrari 348 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Biarritz | 348 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6389 cc | 3404 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 95 L |