1971 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1971 Cadillac DeVille. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1971 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 852 kg more than 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS.
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.
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1971 Cadillac DeVille | 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | DeVille | 328 GTS |
Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 3186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1273 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2360 mm |