2011 Cadillac DTS vs. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, both 2011 Cadillac DTS and 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 2011 Cadillac DTS. (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2011 Cadillac DTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac DTS weights approximately 333 kg more than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia.
Because 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia 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 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac DTS. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac DTS. 2011 Cadillac DTS has automatic transmission and 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia has manual transmission. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Cadillac DTS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Cadillac DTS | 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | DTS | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5273 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2936 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 86 L |
