1989 Cadillac Solitaire vs. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO
To start off, 1989 Cadillac Solitaire is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO would be higher. At 4,473 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Cadillac Solitaire is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (506 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Cadillac Solitaire. (325 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Cadillac Solitaire. 1989 Cadillac Solitaire has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Cadillac Solitaire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Cadillac Solitaire | 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Solitaire | 288 GTO |
Year Released | 1989 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 4473 cc | 2855 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 395 HP |
Torque | 325 Nm | 506 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |