2005 Cadillac XLR vs. 2005 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac XLR and 2005 Aston Martin DB9 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac XLR. (320 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac XLR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2005 Cadillac XLR. 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 Aston Martin DB9 (571 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac XLR. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Cadillac XLR | 2005 Aston Martin DB9 | |
Make | Cadillac | Aston Martin |
Model | XLR | DB9 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 571 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |