2000 Cadillac XLR vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 12 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2000 Cadillac XLR. (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2000 Cadillac XLR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 835 kg more than 2000 Cadillac XLR. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Cadillac XLR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac XLR. (428 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac XLR.
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2000 Cadillac XLR | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
Model | XLR | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 428 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 2489 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1788 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 88 L |