2005 Cadillac XLR vs. 1990 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 2005 Cadillac XLR is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Aerostar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Aerostar 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 179 more horse power than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 244 kg more than 1990 Ford Aerostar. 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 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Cadillac XLR | 1990 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | XLR | Aerostar |
Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4564 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3030 mm |