1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz
To start off, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 13 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, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. (210 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 481 kg more than 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz has automatic transmission and 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante has manual transmission. 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1960 Cadillac Biarritz | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
| Model | V8 Volante | Biarritz |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 6389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 2295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3310 mm |
