2000 Cadillac XLR vs. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, both 2000 Cadillac XLR and 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche (324 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2000 Cadillac XLR. (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche should accelerate faster than 2000 Cadillac XLR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1082 kg more than 2000 Cadillac XLR. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Rolls-Royce Corniche (738 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac XLR. (428 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Cadillac XLR | 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | Cadillac | Rolls-Royce |
Model | XLR | Corniche |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 324 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 428 Nm | 738 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 2736 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1480 mm |