2005 Cadillac XLR vs. 1990 Honda NSX
To start off, 2005 Cadillac XLR is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda NSX 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 70 more horse power than 1990 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 249 kg more than 1990 Honda NSX. 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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac XLR | 1990 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | XLR | NSX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4564 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
