1960 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 1998 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 1998 Panoz Esperante is newer by 38 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, 1998 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1998 Panoz Esperante.
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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Panoz Esperante. (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1960 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Panoz Esperante. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz has automatic transmission and 1998 Panoz Esperante has manual transmission. 1998 Panoz Esperante 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 | 1998 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Cadillac | Panoz |
| Model | Biarritz | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6389 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 90 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 | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 59 L |
