2009 Cadillac XLR vs. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac XLR and 2009 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (431 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac XLR. (322 HP @ 6450 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac XLR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 140 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (586 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac XLR. (423 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac XLR | 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | XLR | Corvette |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 6162 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 431 HP |
Engine RPM | 6450 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 586 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 103.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 4.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1582 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 69 L |