2007 Cadillac XLR vs. 2003 Opel Omega
To start off, 2007 Cadillac XLR is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Omega 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 301 more horse power than 2003 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Omega.
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 352 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac XLR | 2003 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Cadillac | Opel |
| Model | XLR | Omega |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4376 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 443 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 561 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
