2002 Cadillac Catera vs. 2004 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 360 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Cadillac Catera would be higher. At 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 360 (395 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2002 Cadillac Catera. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2002 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 335 kg more than 2004 Ferrari 360.
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, 2004 Ferrari 360 (363 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Catera | 2004 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | Catera | 360 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2961 cc | 3586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |
