2006 BMW 116 vs. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz
To start off, 2006 BMW 116 is newer by 46 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 96 more horse power than 2006 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Biarritz should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 116.
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 440 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1960 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 116. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 116 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 116 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:
2006 BMW 116 | 1960 Cadillac Biarritz | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 116 | Biarritz |
Year Released | 2006 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 6389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 590 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |