2005 Cadillac SRX vs. 1990 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 2005 Cadillac SRX is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 4,943 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac SRX. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac SRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 304 kg more than 1990 Ferrari Testarossa.
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, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac SRX. (342 Nm). This means 1990 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac SRX. 2005 Cadillac SRX has automatic transmission and 1990 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1990 Ferrari Testarossa 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 | 1990 Ferrari Testarossa | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | SRX | Testarossa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 4943 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 500 Nm |
| 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 | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2560 mm |
