1978 Cadillac Brougham vs. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 465 kg more than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia.
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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1978 Cadillac Brougham | 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Brougham | 458 Italia |
Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 4500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 570 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4526 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1938 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2649 mm |