2007 Cadillac XLR vs. 2007 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2007 Cadillac XLR and 2007 Peugeot 407 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 235 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 407. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 407.
Because 2007 Cadillac XLR is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Cadillac XLR. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 407, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 407. (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 407. 2007 Cadillac XLR has automatic transmission and 2007 Peugeot 407 has manual transmission. 2007 Peugeot 407 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 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Peugeot |
| Model | XLR | 407 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4376 cc | 2946 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 443 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 561 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |
