2004 Cadillac CTS vs. 2000 Ferrari 550
To start off, 2004 Cadillac CTS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2004 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 53 kg more than 2004 Cadillac CTS. 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (588 Nm) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac CTS. (298 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac CTS | 2000 Ferrari 550 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | CTS | 550 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 478 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 95 L |
