2007 Cadillac XLR vs. 1960 Skoda 1200
To start off, 2007 Cadillac XLR is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 4,376 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac XLR (443 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 399 more horse power than 1960 Skoda 1200. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 1960 Skoda 1200.
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 (561 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 477 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Skoda 1200. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac XLR | 1960 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Skoda |
| Model | XLR | 1200 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4376 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 443 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 561 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 38 L |
