2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 2008 Ferrari 612
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac CTS and 2008 Ferrari 612 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 137 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Ferrari 612 (587 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (233 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Cadillac CTS | 2008 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | CTS | 612 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2597 cc | 478 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 179 HP | 541 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 587 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 20.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 105 L |