2005 Cadillac XLR vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Cadillac XLR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Cadillac XLR would be higher. 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 213 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 366 kg more than 2005 Cadillac XLR.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Cadillac XLR (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Ducato. 2005 Cadillac XLR has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Cadillac XLR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac XLR | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | XLR | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4564 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 14 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 2160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
