2009 Cadillac XLR vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2009 Cadillac XLR is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac XLR (444 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (225 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 384 kg more than 2009 Cadillac XLR.
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, 2009 Cadillac XLR (561 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac XLR | 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Cadillac | Oldsmobile |
Model | XLR | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4369 cc | 7446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 561 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1721 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3230 mm |