2006 Cadillac XLR vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla

To start off, both 2006 Cadillac XLR and 2006 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,563 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac XLR (322 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 224 kg more than 2006 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Cadillac XLR is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Cadillac XLR. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Cadillac XLR (423 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Corolla. 2006 Cadillac XLR has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Cadillac XLR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Cadillac XLR 2006 Toyota Corolla
Make Cadillac Toyota
Model XLR Corolla
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Convertible Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4563 cc 1793 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 322 HP 127 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 423 Nm 170 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 91.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 250 km/hour 195 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.9 seconds 10.8 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1654 kg 1430 kg
Vehicle Length 4520 mm 4370 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1290 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.3 L/100km 7.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 60 L