2006 Cadillac XLR vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac XLR. (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac XLR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 135 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (819 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac XLR. (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac XLR | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | XLR | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 819 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1521 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4476 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1236 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
