1971 BMW Touring vs. 1963 Cadillac Biarritz
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring 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 112 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Cadillac Biarritz should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Cadillac Biarritz (583 Nm) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1963 Cadillac Biarritz | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | Touring | Biarritz |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3300 mm |
