2007 Cadillac CTS vs. 2006 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2007 Cadillac CTS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac CTS. (253 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2007 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 366 kg more than 2006 Ferrari 612.
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, 2006 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac CTS. (343 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac CTS | 2006 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | CTS | 612 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 589 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 110 L |
