1960 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 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 18 more horse power than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. (192 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Biarritz should accelerate faster than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 995 kg more than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. 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 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. (235 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1960 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz has automatic transmission and 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 has manual transmission. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 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 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Biarritz | 190 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6389 cc | 2463 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 97.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 82.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |