2000 Cadillac XLR vs. 2006 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2006 Porsche Cayman is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Cadillac XLR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Cadillac XLR would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac XLR (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2006 Porsche Cayman. (242 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 354 kg more than 2006 Porsche Cayman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Cadillac XLR (428 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche Cayman. (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac XLR | 2006 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | XLR | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 428 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 258 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
