1962 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1963 Cadillac Biarritz
To start off, 1963 Cadillac Biarritz is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. Both 1962 Cadillac DeVille and 1963 Cadillac Biarritz are equipped with a 6,390 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 197 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 122 kg more than 1962 Cadillac DeVille.
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, 1963 Cadillac Biarritz (583 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Cadillac DeVille. (582 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Cadillac DeVille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac DeVille | 1963 Cadillac Biarritz | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | DeVille | Biarritz |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 75 L |
