2001 Cadillac Catera vs. 2002 Ferrari 456M
To start off, 2002 Ferrari 456M is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Cadillac Catera would be higher. At 5,499 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari 456M (400 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2001 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 2001 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 65 kg more than 2001 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, 2002 Ferrari 456M (551 Nm) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm). This means 2002 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Cadillac Catera. 2001 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 2002 Ferrari 456M has manual transmission. 2002 Ferrari 456M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Cadillac Catera | 2002 Ferrari 456M | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | Catera | 456M |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 5499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 551 Nm |
| 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 | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 110 L |
