2008 Cadillac STS vs. 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
To start off, 2008 Cadillac STS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano would be higher. At 5,999 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac STS. (321 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac STS weights approximately 47 kg more than 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano.
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, 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac STS. (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac STS. 2008 Cadillac STS has automatic transmission and 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano has manual transmission. 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Cadillac STS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Cadillac STS | 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | STS | 599 GTB Fiorano |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 612 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 331 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1812 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.5 L/100km | 21.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 105 L |