2009 Cadillac XLR vs. 2009 Infiniti M
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac XLR and 2009 Infiniti M were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 141 more horse power than 2009 Infiniti M. (303 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2009 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti M weights approximately 1 kg more than 2009 Cadillac XLR.
Because 2009 Infiniti M is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Cadillac XLR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti M will offer significantly more control. 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 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Infiniti M. (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac XLR | 2009 Infiniti M | |
Make | Cadillac | Infiniti |
Model | XLR | M |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4369 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 303 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 561 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1721 kg | 1722 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |