2009 Cadillac XLR vs. 1969 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2009 Cadillac XLR is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,549 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac XLR. (321 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac XLR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 235 kg more than 1969 Pontiac GTO.
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, 1969 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac XLR. (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac XLR | 1969 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Cadillac | Pontiac |
| Model | XLR | GTO |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 6549 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 3.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 69 L |
