2007 Cadillac XLR vs. 2007 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2007 Cadillac XLR and 2007 Skoda Octavia 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 305 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Octavia.
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 Skoda Octavia, 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 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Octavia. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Cadillac XLR | 2007 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Cadillac | Skoda |
Model | XLR | Octavia |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4376 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 443 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 561 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |