1960 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy is newer by 51 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 40 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Biarritz should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 730 kg more than 2011 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Cadillac Biarritz 2011 Subaru Legacy
Make Cadillac Subaru
Model Biarritz Legacy
Year Released 1960 2011
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6389 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 210 HP 170 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 590 Nm 230 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Automatic CVT
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2295 kg 1565 kg
Vehicle Length 5730 mm 4735 mm
Vehicle Width 2050 mm 1821 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1506 mm
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 2751 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 70 L


 

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