2005 Cadillac XLR vs. 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac XLR and 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac XLR (322 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. (260 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 606 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Cadillac XLR (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac XLR | 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | XLR | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4564 cc | 4807 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 2260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 117 L |
