2004 Cadillac XLR vs. 2004 Proton Tiara
To start off, both 2004 Cadillac XLR and 2004 Proton Tiara 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 261 more horse power than 2004 Proton Tiara. (59 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2004 Proton Tiara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 860 kg more than 2004 Proton Tiara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Cadillac XLR is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Cadillac XLR. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Proton Tiara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Proton Tiara. (90 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Proton Tiara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac XLR | 2004 Proton Tiara | |
| Make | Cadillac | Proton |
| Model | XLR | Tiara |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 1123 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2290 mm |
