1963 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 1971 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1971 Volvo P 1800 is newer by 8 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 81 more horse power than 1971 Volvo P 1800. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Cadillac Biarritz should accelerate faster than 1971 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1971 Volvo P 1800. 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 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Volvo P 1800. (176 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac Biarritz | 1971 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | Biarritz | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2460 mm |
