2003 Cadillac Catera vs. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO
To start off, 2003 Cadillac Catera is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac Catera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2003 Cadillac Catera. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 2003 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 480 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO.
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, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (506 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Cadillac Catera. 2003 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Cadillac Catera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Cadillac Catera | 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Catera | 288 GTO |
Year Released | 2003 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 2855 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 506 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 305 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 | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 120 L |