2006 Cadillac XLR vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Cadillac XLR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Cadillac XLR would be higher. At 4,563 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 294 kg more than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor. 2006 Cadillac XLR has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Condor 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 | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | XLR | Condor |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4563 cc | 1812 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
