2005 Cadillac XLR vs. 1998 Venturi 400
To start off, 2005 Cadillac XLR is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Venturi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Venturi 400 would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Venturi 400 (396 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac XLR. (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac XLR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 504 kg more than 1998 Venturi 400.
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, 1998 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac XLR. (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac XLR. 2005 Cadillac XLR has automatic transmission and 1998 Venturi 400 has manual transmission. 1998 Venturi 400 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 | 1998 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Cadillac | Venturi |
Model | XLR | 400 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2500 mm |