2009 Cadillac XLR vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma

To start off, both 2009 Cadillac XLR and 2009 Toyota Tacoma 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 208 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (236 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 37 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma 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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Cadillac XLR 2009 Toyota Tacoma
Make Cadillac Toyota
Model XLR Tacoma
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Convertible Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4369 cc 3956 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 444 HP 236 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 561 Nm 361 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.8:1
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 1684 kg
Vehicle Length 4520 mm 5290 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1290 mm 1790 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 3250 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 16.1 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 79 L


 

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