2003 BMW 645 vs. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz
To start off, 2003 BMW 645 is newer by 43 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, 2003 BMW 645 (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. (210 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 597 kg more than 2003 BMW 645.
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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 645. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1960 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 645.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 645 | 1960 Cadillac Biarritz | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 645 | Biarritz |
Year Released | 2003 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 6389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 590 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 98.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 2295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |