2007 Cadillac XLR Platinum vs. 2007 Cadillac XLR V Convertible
To start off, both 2007 Cadillac XLR Platinum and 2007 Cadillac XLR V Convertible were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac XLR Platinum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac XLR V Convertible (443 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac XLR Platinum. (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac XLR V Convertible should accelerate faster than 2007 Cadillac XLR Platinum.
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, 2007 Cadillac XLR V Convertible (561 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac XLR Platinum. (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac XLR V Convertible will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac XLR Platinum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac XLR Platinum | 2007 Cadillac XLR V Convertible | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | XLR | XLR |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 443 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 561 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
