2004 Cadillac XLR vs. 2010 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2010 Nissan Armada is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Cadillac XLR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Cadillac XLR would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac XLR (320 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Armada. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Armada weights approximately 797 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, 2010 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac XLR. (408 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac XLR. 2010 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2004 Cadillac XLR has manual transmission. 2004 Cadillac XLR will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Cadillac XLR | 2010 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | XLR | Armada |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 521 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 2437 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2014 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3129 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 106 L |