2009 Cadillac XLR vs. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac XLR and 2009 Maserati Quattroporte were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac XLR (321 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. (319 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2009 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 245 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 Maserati Quattroporte (490 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac XLR. (420 Nm). This means 2009 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac XLR | 2009 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Cadillac | Maserati |
Model | XLR | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 319 HP |
Torque | 420 Nm | 490 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |