1994 Cadillac Seville vs. 1990 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1994 Cadillac Seville is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1994 Cadillac Seville. (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1994 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 195 kg more than 1990 Ferrari Testarossa.
Because 1990 Ferrari Testarossa is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Ferrari Testarossa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Cadillac Seville. (405 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Cadillac Seville. 1994 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1990 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1990 Ferrari Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1994 Cadillac Seville | 1990 Ferrari Testarossa | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Seville | Testarossa |
Year Released | 1994 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4563 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 405 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2560 mm |