2008 Cadillac XLR vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 2008 Cadillac XLR is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Land Rover A 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Land Rover A 109 would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac XLR (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2008 Cadillac XLR.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Cadillac XLR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 109 will offer significantly more control. 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 Cadillac XLR (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109. 2008 Cadillac XLR has automatic transmission and 1961 Land Rover A 109 has manual transmission. 1961 Land Rover A 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Cadillac XLR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Cadillac XLR | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
Model | XLR | A 109 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2780 mm |