2005 Cadillac XLR vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac XLR and 2005 Nissan Hardbody were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,564 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac XLR (322 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 177 kg more than 2005 Cadillac XLR.
Because 2005 Nissan Hardbody is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Cadillac XLR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Hardbody will offer significantly more control. 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 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (278 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac XLR | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | XLR | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4564 cc | 3275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1831 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 84 L |
