2005 Cadillac XLR vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 8 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 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 89 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tundra. (233 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 423 kg more than 2005 Cadillac XLR.
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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tundra. (361 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Cadillac XLR | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | XLR | Tundra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4564 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 233 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 2077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5329 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1935 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3221 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |