2005 Cadillac SRX vs. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO
To start off, 2005 Cadillac SRX is newer by 21 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 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac SRX. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac SRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 664 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) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac SRX. (342 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac SRX. 2005 Cadillac SRX 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. 2005 Cadillac SRX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac SRX | 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | SRX | 288 GTO |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 2855 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 506 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1889 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 120 L |
