2009 Cadillac XLR vs. 2009 Cadillac DTS
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac XLR and 2009 Cadillac DTS were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2009 Cadillac XLR and 2009 Cadillac DTS are equipped with a 4,565 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac XLR (321 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac DTS. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac DTS.
Because 2009 Cadillac XLR is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Cadillac XLR. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac DTS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac DTS. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac DTS.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac XLR | 2009 Cadillac DTS | |
Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
Model | XLR | DTS |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 3.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |