2006 Cadillac DTS vs. 2006 Ferrari F430
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac DTS and 2006 Ferrari F430 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac DTS. (275 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac DTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac DTS weights approximately 308 kg more than 2006 Ferrari F430.
Because 2006 Ferrari F430 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Ferrari F430. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac DTS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac DTS. (388 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac DTS.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac DTS | 2006 Ferrari F430 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | DTS | F430 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4309 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 490 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1758 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 95 L |