1960 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro

To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 53 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, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (420 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Biarritz.

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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1960 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz has automatic transmission and 2013 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro 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 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
Make Cadillac Chevrolet
Model Biarritz Camaro
Year Released 1960 2013
Body Type Convertible Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6389 cc 6200 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 210 HP 420 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5900 RPM
Torque 590 Nm 569 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 103 mm
Engine Stroke Size 98.4 mm 92 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5730 mm 4836 mm
Vehicle Width 2050 mm 1918 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1377 mm
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 2852 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 72 L


 

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