2000 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 2000 Cadillac Eldorado. (275 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2000 Cadillac Eldorado.
Because 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Eldorado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Eldorado. (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Eldorado | 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | Eldorado | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1938 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2649 mm |
