2007 Cadillac XLR vs. 2004 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2007 Cadillac XLR is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac XLR (443 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2004 Pontiac GTO. (400 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2004 Pontiac GTO.
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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Pontiac GTO. (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Pontiac GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac XLR | 2004 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Cadillac | Pontiac |
| Model | XLR | GTO |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4376 cc | 5970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 443 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 561 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
