2005 Cadillac XLR vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2005 Cadillac XLR is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 4,564 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac XLR (322 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (125 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 526 kg more than 1989 Ford Sierra. 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, 2005 Cadillac XLR (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra. 2005 Cadillac XLR has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Cadillac XLR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Cadillac XLR | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | XLR | Sierra |
Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4564 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |