2003 Cadillac XLR vs. 2000 Morgan 4
To start off, 2003 Cadillac XLR is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac XLR (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2000 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2000 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 670 kg more than 2000 Morgan 4. 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, 2003 Cadillac XLR (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac XLR | 2000 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Morgan |
| Model | XLR | 4 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |
