1960 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 200 kg more 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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost (780 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. (590 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Cadillac Biarritz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Cadillac Biarritz | 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | Cadillac | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Biarritz | Ghost |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 780 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5569 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3465 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 82 L |
