2009 Cadillac XLR vs. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac XLR and 2009 Chrysler Town & Country were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac XLR (322 HP @ 6450 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (173 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 93 kg more than 2009 Cadillac XLR.
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 Chrysler Town & Country, 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 (423 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac XLR | 2009 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
Model | XLR | Town & Country |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6450 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |