2001 Cadillac XLR vs. 2001 Volvo SCC
To start off, both 2001 Cadillac XLR and 2001 Volvo SCC were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Cadillac XLR (316 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2001 Volvo SCC. (208 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2001 Volvo SCC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 203 kg more than 2001 Volvo SCC. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Cadillac XLR (401 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Volvo SCC. (285 Nm). This means 2001 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Volvo SCC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Cadillac XLR | 2001 Volvo SCC | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volvo |
| Model | XLR | SCC |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2521 cc |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1451 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
