1962 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 1978 Pontiac Firebird

To start off, 1978 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 16 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 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Pontiac Firebird (285 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac Biarritz. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac Biarritz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 584 kg more than 1978 Pontiac Firebird.

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 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Pontiac Firebird. (421 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Pontiac Firebird.

Compare all specifications:

1962 Cadillac Biarritz 1978 Pontiac Firebird
Make Cadillac Pontiac
Model Biarritz Firebird
Year Released 1962 1978
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6388 cc 6547 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 197 HP 285 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 582 Nm 421 Nm
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 104.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 98.4 mm 95.3 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 2180 kg 1596 kg
Vehicle Length 5650 mm 4880 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 3300 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 76 L


 

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