1999 Cadillac Catera vs. 2011 Ferrari California
To start off, 2011 Ferrari California is newer by 12 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 4,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari California is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1999 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 1999 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari California weights approximately 30 kg more than 1999 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, 2011 Ferrari California (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Cadillac Catera. 1999 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 2011 Ferrari California has manual transmission. 2011 Ferrari California 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.
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1999 Cadillac Catera | 2011 Ferrari California | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Catera | California |
Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 4300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 460 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 483 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4562 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1308 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 78 L |