1998 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1963 Cadillac Biarritz
To start off, 1998 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 35 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, 1998 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1963 Cadillac Biarritz. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1963 Cadillac Biarritz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 494 kg more than 1998 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 1963 Cadillac Biarritz is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Cadillac Biarritz. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1963 Cadillac Biarritz (583 Nm) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Park Avenue | 1963 Cadillac Biarritz | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Park Avenue | Biarritz |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
