1960 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 2013 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2013 Toyota Corolla 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, 1960 Cadillac Biarritz (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Corolla. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Biarritz should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 1045 kg more than 2013 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1960 Cadillac Biarritz is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 416 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Corolla. (174 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1960 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Cadillac Biarritz 2013 Toyota Corolla
Make Cadillac Toyota
Model Biarritz Corolla
Year Released 1960 2013
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6389 cc 1800 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 210 HP 130 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 590 Nm 174 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 98.4 mm 88 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic 4-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2295 kg 1250 kg
Vehicle Length 5730 mm 4540 mm
Vehicle Width 2050 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1465 mm
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 2600 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 50 L


 

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