1961 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 51 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, 1961 Cadillac Biarritz (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac Biarritz should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 602 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 363 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (219 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac Biarritz | 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Cadillac | Suzuki |
| Model | Biarritz | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 66 L |
