1963 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 1968 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1968 Ferrari Dino is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac Biarritz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac Biarritz would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac Biarritz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Cadillac Biarritz (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1968 Ferrari Dino. (177 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Cadillac Biarritz should accelerate faster than 1968 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1968 Ferrari Dino. 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, 1963 Cadillac Biarritz (583 Nm) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac Biarritz | 1968 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | Biarritz | Dino |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 57 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |
