2003 Cadillac Catera vs. 2000 Ferrari Maranello
To start off, 2003 Cadillac Catera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari Maranello. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari Maranello would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari Maranello (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 2003 Cadillac Catera. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 2003 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac Catera weights approximately 55 kg more than 2000 Ferrari Maranello.
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, 2000 Ferrari Maranello (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Cadillac Catera. (260 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Cadillac Catera. 2003 Cadillac Catera has automatic transmission and 2000 Ferrari Maranello has manual transmission. 2000 Ferrari Maranello 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.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Cadillac Catera | 2000 Ferrari Maranello | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | Catera | Maranello |
Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2962 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 485 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 568 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 114 L |