2005 Cadillac XLR vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 7 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac XLR. (320 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac XLR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 893 kg more than 2005 Cadillac XLR. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac XLR. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac XLR | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
| Model | XLR | LR4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 86 L |
