1955 Buick 40 vs. 2002 Cadillac XLR
To start off, 2002 Cadillac XLR is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac XLR (316 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1955 Buick 40. (234 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 1955 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Buick 40 weights approximately 71 kg more than 2002 Cadillac XLR.
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, 1955 Buick 40 (447 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac XLR. (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1955 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Buick 40 | 2002 Cadillac XLR | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | 40 | XLR |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5277 cc | 4570 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 234 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1654 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2690 mm |
