1963 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1963 Matra-Simca D Jet

To start off, both 1963 Cadillac Sixty and 1963 Matra-Simca D Jet were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Cadillac Sixty (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1963 Matra-Simca D Jet. (102 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Cadillac Sixty should accelerate faster than 1963 Matra-Simca D Jet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 1465 kg more than 1963 Matra-Simca D Jet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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1963 Cadillac Sixty 1963 Matra-Simca D Jet
Make Cadillac Matra-Simca
Model Sixty D Jet
Year Released 1963 1963
Engine Size 6390 cc 1255 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 197 HP 102 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 6500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Vehicle Weight 2125 kg 660 kg
Vehicle Length 5670 mm 4220 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1210 mm
Wheelbase Size 3300 mm 2410 mm