1960 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 1995 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1995 Dodge Viper is newer by 35 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 7,998 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 1233 kg more than 1995 Dodge Viper.
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, 1995 Dodge Viper (678 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. (590 Nm). This means 1995 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz has automatic transmission and 1995 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 1995 Dodge Viper 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 | 1995 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | Biarritz | Viper |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6389 cc | 7998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 678 Nm |
| 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 | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2450 mm |
