2009 Cadillac XLR vs. 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac XLR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac XLR would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac XLR. (322 HP @ 6450 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac XLR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 42 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage.
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, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac XLR. (423 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac XLR. 2009 Cadillac XLR has automatic transmission and 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage has manual transmission. 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Cadillac XLR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Cadillac XLR | 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | |
Make | Cadillac | Aston Martin |
Model | XLR | V12 Vantage |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 6450 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 569 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4384 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1234 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2601 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |