1962 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1962 Cadillac Biarritz is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac Biarritz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Cadillac Biarritz (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac Biarritz should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 1220 kg more than 1959 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Cadillac Biarritz (582 Nm) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac Biarritz | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Wartburg |
| Model | Biarritz | 311 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2460 mm |
