2008 Cadillac XLR vs. 2010 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Cadillac XLR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Cadillac XLR would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac XLR. (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac XLR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 390 kg more than 2008 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, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac XLR. (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac XLR | 2010 Aston Martin Rapide | |
| Make | Cadillac | Aston Martin |
| Model | XLR | Rapide |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1359 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
