2009 BMW 325 vs. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 49 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, 2009 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. (210 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 975 kg more than 2009 BMW 325.
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 319 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 325. (271 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1960 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 325 | 1960 Cadillac Biarritz | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 325 | Biarritz |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 6389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
