1962 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1970 Toyota Crown is newer by 8 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 @ 4800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Crown. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac Biarritz should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 925 kg more than 1970 Toyota Crown. 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 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac Biarritz | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Biarritz | Crown |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
