1962 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 1979 Porsche 924
To start off, 1979 Porsche 924 is newer by 17 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, 1979 Porsche 924 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac Biarritz. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac Biarritz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 1001 kg more than 1979 Porsche 924.
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 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Porsche 924. (280 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac Biarritz | 1979 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | Biarritz | 924 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1179 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 84 L |
