1999 Cadillac Catera vs. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1999 Cadillac Catera is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1999 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1999 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 205 kg more than 1986 Ferrari Testarossa.
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, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (475 Nm) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm). This means 1986 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Cadillac Catera. 1999 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1986 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Cadillac Catera | 1986 Ferrari Testarossa | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | Catera | Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2560 mm |
