2001 Cadillac XLR vs. 2009 Ascari A10
To start off, 2009 Ascari A10 is newer by 8 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 2001 Cadillac XLR. (316 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2001 Cadillac XLR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 374 kg more than 2009 Ascari A10.
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, 2009 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Cadillac XLR. (401 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Cadillac XLR. 2001 Cadillac XLR has automatic transmission and 2009 Ascari A10 has manual transmission. 2009 Ascari A10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Cadillac XLR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Cadillac XLR | 2009 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ascari |
| Model | XLR | A10 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 346 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2636 mm |
