2007 Cadillac XLR vs. 2007 Kia K2700
To start off, both 2007 Cadillac XLR and 2007 Kia K2700 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 360 more horse power than 2007 Kia K2700. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia K2700.
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 2007 Kia K2700. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia K2700. 2007 Cadillac XLR has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia K2700 has manual transmission. 2007 Kia K2700 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Cadillac XLR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac XLR | 2007 Kia K2700 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Kia |
| Model | XLR | K2700 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 4376 cc | 2665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 443 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 561 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
