2005 Cadillac XLR vs. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Cadillac XLR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Cadillac XLR would be higher. At 5,667 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 41 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (471 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac XLR. (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac XLR. 2005 Cadillac XLR has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Lumina has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina 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 | 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | XLR | Lumina |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4564 cc | 5667 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 420 Nm | 471 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 6.7 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 | 1613 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |