2003 Bentley Continental vs. 2009 Cadillac XLR
To start off, 2009 Cadillac XLR is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac XLR. (321 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac XLR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 815 kg more than 2009 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, 2003 Bentley Continental (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac XLR. (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Bentley Continental | 2009 Cadillac XLR | |
Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
Model | Continental | XLR |
Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |