1999 Cadillac Catera vs. 2002 Ferrari Rossa
To start off, 2002 Ferrari Rossa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Cadillac Catera would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari Rossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari Rossa (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1999 Cadillac Catera. (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari Rossa should accelerate faster than 1999 Cadillac Catera.
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, 2002 Ferrari Rossa (540 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Cadillac Catera. (370 Nm). This means 2002 Ferrari Rossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Cadillac Catera. 1999 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 2002 Ferrari Rossa has manual transmission. 2002 Ferrari Rossa 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 | 2002 Ferrari Rossa | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Catera | Rossa |
Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 485 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 540 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 114 L |