2005 Cadillac XLR vs. 2003 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Cadillac XLR is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Crown 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 2003 Toyota Crown. (252 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 70 kg more than 2003 Toyota Crown. 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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Crown. (328 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Cadillac XLR | 2003 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | XLR | Crown |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4564 cc | 2982 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 | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 71 L |