2000 BMW Z9 vs. 2000 Cadillac XLR
To start off, both 2000 BMW Z9 and 2000 Cadillac XLR were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac XLR (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2000 BMW Z9. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW Z9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW Z9 weights approximately 32 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 BMW Z9 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac XLR. (428 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW Z9 | 2000 Cadillac XLR | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | Z9 | XLR |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 428 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1654 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1290 mm |