1961 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 1963 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 1963 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac Biarritz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac Biarritz would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Biarritz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Jaguar S-Type (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac Biarritz. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac Biarritz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 510 kg more than 1963 Jaguar S-Type.
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, 1961 Cadillac Biarritz (582 Nm) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Jaguar S-Type. (325 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac Biarritz | 1963 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | Biarritz | S-Type |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2740 mm |
