2004 Cadillac XLR vs. 2004 Dodge Durango
To start off, both 2004 Cadillac XLR and 2004 Dodge Durango were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac XLR (320 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Durango weights approximately 479 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Cadillac XLR (408 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm). This means 2004 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac XLR | 2004 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | XLR | Durango |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 3704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 2119 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 102 L |
