2002 Cadillac Catera vs. 1983 Ferrari 308
To start off, 2002 Cadillac Catera is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 308 (230 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2002 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2002 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 199 kg more than 1983 Ferrari 308.
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 Cadillac Catera (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 308. (255 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac Catera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 308. 2002 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1983 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1983 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Catera | 1983 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | Catera | 308 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2961 cc | 2925 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
