2009 Cadillac XLR vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 450 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
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 Cadillac XLR (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper. 2009 Cadillac XLR has automatic transmission and 2013 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2013 Mini Cooper 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac XLR | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mini |
| Model | XLR | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3723 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
