2001 Cadillac XLR vs. 2005 Maybach 57
To start off, 2005 Maybach 57 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Cadillac XLR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Cadillac XLR would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maybach 57 (542 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2001 Cadillac XLR. (316 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2001 Cadillac XLR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maybach 57 weights approximately 556 kg more than 2001 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, 2005 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 499 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Cadillac XLR. (401 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Cadillac XLR | 2005 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Maybach |
| Model | XLR | 57 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 110 L |
