2007 Cadillac XLR vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 Cadillac XLR is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac XLR (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Carina. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 519 kg more than 1993 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Cadillac XLR (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac XLR | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | XLR | Carina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2590 mm |
