2007 Cadillac XLR vs. 1996 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 2007 Cadillac XLR is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Stagea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Stagea 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 313 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Stagea. (130 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Stagea.
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 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Stagea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac XLR | 1996 Nissan Stagea | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | XLR | Stagea |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4376 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 443 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 561 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2730 mm |
