2006 Cadillac XLR vs. 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia
To start off, 2006 Cadillac XLR is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac XLR (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. (240 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 566 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. 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.
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2006 Cadillac XLR | 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | |
Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
Model | XLR | 250 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 2006 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1090 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 159 L |