2001 Ferrari Maranello vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS-V
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ferrari Maranello. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ferrari Maranello would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V (556 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2001 Ferrari Maranello. (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 2001 Ferrari Maranello. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS-V weights approximately 270 kg more than 2001 Ferrari Maranello. 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, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V (746 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ferrari Maranello. (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ferrari Maranello.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ferrari Maranello | 2012 Cadillac CTS-V | |
| Make | Ferrari | Cadillac |
| Model | Maranello | CTS-V |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 556 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 746 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4788 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 68 L |
