2002 Cadillac XLR vs. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Cadillac XLR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Cadillac XLR would be higher. At 4,570 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2002 Cadillac XLR. (316 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2002 Cadillac XLR.
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 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac XLR. (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Cadillac XLR | 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | XLR | 458 Italia |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4570 cc | 4500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 316 HP | 570 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 539 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4526 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1938 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2649 mm |