1960 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 29 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 61 more horse power than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (149 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Biarritz should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1989 Mazda RX-7. 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 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda RX-7. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda RX-7. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz has automatic transmission and 1989 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1989 Mazda RX-7 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.
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1960 Cadillac Biarritz | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
Model | Biarritz | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1989 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6389 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2440 mm |