2002 Cadillac XLR vs. 2010 Alpina B5
To start off, 2010 Alpina B5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Cadillac XLR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Cadillac XLR would be higher. At 4,570 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2002 Cadillac XLR. (316 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2002 Cadillac XLR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Alpina B5 weights approximately 156 kg more than 2002 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, 2010 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac XLR. (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac XLR | 2010 Alpina B5 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Alpina |
| Model | XLR | B5 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4570 cc | 4397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
