2005 Cadillac XLR vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac XLR and 2005 Lotus Elise were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 133 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 804 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise. 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 234 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (186 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise. 2005 Cadillac XLR has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Elise 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 | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lotus |
| Model | XLR | Elise |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4564 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
