2006 Cadillac XLR vs. 1975 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2006 Cadillac XLR is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Carina 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 220 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Carina. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 706 kg more than 1975 Toyota Carina. 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, 2006 Cadillac XLR (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac XLR | 1975 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | XLR | Carina |
Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2430 mm |