2009 Cadillac XLR vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 4 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac XLR. (322 HP @ 6450 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin 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 12 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac XLR. (423 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac XLR | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Cadillac | Aston Martin |
| Model | XLR | Vantage |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6450 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
