2009 Cadillac XLR vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac XLR (444 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Sequoia. (376 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 993 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 Cadillac XLR (561 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Sequoia. (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac XLR | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | XLR | Sequoia |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4369 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 561 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 102 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1721 kg | 2714 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1955 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |