1998 Cadillac Catera vs. 2009 Ferrari 612

To start off, 2009 Ferrari 612 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Cadillac Catera would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 1998 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1998 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1998 Cadillac Catera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2009 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Cadillac Catera. 1998 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 2009 Ferrari 612 has manual transmission. 2009 Ferrari 612 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Cadillac Catera 2009 Ferrari 612
Make Cadillac Ferrari
Model Catera 612
Year Released 1998 2009
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2960 cc 5748 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 533 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 7250 RPM
Torque 260 Nm 589 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 5250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85 mm 77 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 11.2:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 204 km/hour 320 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1705 kg 1925 kg
Vehicle Length 4890 mm 4910 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1960 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 2960 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.9 L/100km 20.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 105 L


 

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