2002 Cadillac Catera vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 11 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 170 kg more than 2013 Ferrari 458.
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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Catera | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | Catera | 458 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4527 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1937 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1211 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 86 L |
