1961 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 7 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 6,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado (385 HP) has 188 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac Biarritz. (197 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac Biarritz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 62 kg more than 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado.
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, 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado (645 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Cadillac Biarritz. (582 Nm). This means 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Cadillac Biarritz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac Biarritz | 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Cadillac | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Biarritz | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 6967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 385 HP |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 101 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2118 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3030 mm |
