2001 Cadillac XLR vs. 1994 Nissan President
To start off, 2001 Cadillac XLR is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Cadillac XLR (316 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1994 Nissan President. (267 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan President weights approximately 236 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Cadillac XLR (401 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan President. (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan President.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Cadillac XLR | 1994 Nissan President | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | XLR | President |
Year Released | 2001 | 1994 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 316 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3040 mm |