2009 Cadillac XLR vs. 1971 Toyota Century
To start off, 2009 Cadillac XLR is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Century would be higher. At 4,369 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac XLR (444 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Century. (128 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 21 kg more than 1971 Toyota Century. 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, 2009 Cadillac XLR (561 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac XLR | 1971 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | XLR | Century |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4369 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 561 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1721 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2870 mm |
