2008 Bentley Azure vs. 2001 Cadillac XLR
To start off, 2008 Bentley Azure is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Cadillac XLR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Cadillac XLR would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2001 Cadillac XLR. (316 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2001 Cadillac XLR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1041 kg more than 2001 Cadillac XLR. 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, 2008 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Cadillac XLR. (401 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Azure | 2001 Cadillac XLR | |
| Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
| Model | Azure | XLR |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 4565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 68 L |
