1963 BMW 502 vs. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz
To start off, 1963 BMW 502 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Biarritz would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Biarritz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Biarritz (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1963 BMW 502. (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Biarritz should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 805 kg more than 1963 BMW 502. 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, 1960 Cadillac Biarritz (590 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 502. (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1960 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 502 | 1960 Cadillac Biarritz | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 502 | Biarritz |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 6389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 75 L |
