1999 Cadillac Catera vs. 1952 Ferrari 225
To start off, 1999 Cadillac Catera is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 225. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 225 would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 225 (210 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1999 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 225 should accelerate faster than 1999 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 615 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 225.
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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1999 Cadillac Catera | 1952 Ferrari 225 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Catera | 225 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2715 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1090 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 159 L |