1995 Bentley Azure vs. 2009 Cadillac XLR
To start off, 2009 Cadillac XLR is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac XLR (444 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1995 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 1995 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Azure weights approximately 729 kg more than 2009 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, 1995 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac XLR. (561 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Bentley Azure | 2009 Cadillac XLR | |
| Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
| Model | Azure | XLR |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 4369 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 561 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1721 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2690 mm |
