1960 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte 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 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 305 kg more than 2013 Maserati Quattroporte.
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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Maserati Quattroporte. (460 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1960 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Cadillac Biarritz | 2013 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Cadillac | Maserati |
| Model | Biarritz | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6389 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5097 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3064 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |
