1975 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1974 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1975 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 8,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1975 Cadillac DeVille. (180 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1975 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 925 kg more than 1974 Ferrari 308.
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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1975 Cadillac DeVille | 1974 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | DeVille | 308 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 8192 cc | 2926 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2290 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2560 mm |