1976 Buick Electra vs. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz
To start off, 1976 Buick Electra is newer by 16 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 57 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Biarritz should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 510 kg more than 1976 Buick Electra. 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 @ 3400 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Electra. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1960 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 1960 Cadillac Biarritz | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Electra | Biarritz |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 6389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5940 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3310 mm |
