1961 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 1985 Porsche 930
To start off, 1985 Porsche 930 is newer by 24 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, 1985 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac Biarritz. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac Biarritz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 880 kg more than 1985 Porsche 930.
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 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 930. (440 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 930.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac Biarritz | 1985 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | Biarritz | 930 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2510 mm |
