2002 Cadillac Le Mans vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Cadillac Le Mans. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Cadillac Le Mans would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac Le Mans (600 HP) has 30 more horse power than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia. (570 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Le Mans should accelerate faster than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Le Mans weights approximately 310 kg more than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia. 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, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac Le Mans. (400 Nm). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac Le Mans. 2002 Cadillac Le Mans has automatic transmission and 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia has manual transmission. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Cadillac Le Mans will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Cadillac Le Mans | 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Le Mans | 458 Italia |
Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 4500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 600 HP | 570 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 539 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4526 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1938 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1214 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2649 mm |