2002 Cadillac XLR vs. 1975 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2002 Cadillac XLR is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,570 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac XLR (316 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 298 kg more than 1975 Toyota Crown. 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, 2002 Cadillac XLR (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Crown. 2002 Cadillac XLR has automatic transmission and 1975 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1975 Toyota Crown 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.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Cadillac XLR | 1975 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | XLR | Crown |
Year Released | 2002 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4570 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 316 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |