2003 Cadillac XLR vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2007 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Cadillac XLR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Cadillac XLR 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 170 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (141 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 44 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Cadillac XLR (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac XLR | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | XLR | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |
