2009 Cadillac XLR vs. 2009 Chevrolet Express
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac XLR and 2009 Chevrolet Express were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac XLR (444 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (319 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 420 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 2009 Chevrolet Express. (498 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
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2009 Cadillac XLR | 2009 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | XLR | Express |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4369 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 319 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 561 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 12 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1721 kg | 2141 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 2080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 117 L |