2005 Cadillac XLR vs. 2005 Dodge Durango
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac XLR and 2005 Dodge Durango were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac XLR (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Durango. (230 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Durango weights approximately 598 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) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Durango. (393 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Cadillac XLR | 2005 Dodge Durango | |
Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
Model | XLR | Durango |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 4703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 393 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 2252 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 | 68 L | 102 L |