2002 Cadillac XLR vs. 2007 Jaguar XKR
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XKR is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Cadillac XLR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Cadillac XLR would be higher. At 4,570 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XKR (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2002 Cadillac XLR. (316 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2002 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, 2007 Jaguar XKR (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac XLR. (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac XLR | 2007 Jaguar XKR | |
| Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
| Model | XLR | XKR |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4570 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 71 L |
