1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 14 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, 1960 Cadillac Biarritz (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Biarritz should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 1285 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1960 Cadillac Biarritz (590 Nm) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz has automatic transmission and 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1960 Cadillac Biarritz | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
| Model | Giulia | Biarritz |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 6389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 2295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 75 L |
