2005 Cadillac XLR vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2005 Cadillac XLR and 2005 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac XLR (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2005 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 186 kg more than 2005 Cadillac XLR.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Cadillac XLR (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac XLR | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Cadillac | SsangYong |
| Model | XLR | Korando |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 2293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
