2002 Cadillac XLR vs. 1975 Maserati Bora
To start off, 2002 Cadillac XLR is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac XLR (316 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1975 Maserati Bora. (307 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 1975 Maserati Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 229 kg more than 1975 Maserati Bora. 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, 1975 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac XLR. (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1975 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac XLR. 2002 Cadillac XLR has automatic transmission and 1975 Maserati Bora has manual transmission. 1975 Maserati Bora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Cadillac XLR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Cadillac XLR | 1975 Maserati Bora | |
Make | Cadillac | Maserati |
Model | XLR | Bora |
Year Released | 2002 | 1975 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4570 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 316 HP | 307 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
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 | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |