1962 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 1969 Riley 4
To start off, 1969 Riley 4 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac Biarritz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac Biarritz 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) has 130 more horse power than 1969 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac Biarritz should accelerate faster than 1969 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 1032 kg more than 1969 Riley 4. 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, 1962 Cadillac Biarritz (582 Nm) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Riley 4. (121 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac Biarritz | 1969 Riley 4 | |
Make | Cadillac | Riley |
Model | Biarritz | 4 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1969 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 582 Nm | 121 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |