2007 Cadillac XLR vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2007 Cadillac XLR and 2007 Subaru Legacy 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 201 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (242 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Legacy.

Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Cadillac XLR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Cadillac XLR 2007 Subaru Legacy
Make Cadillac Subaru
Model XLR Legacy
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4376 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 443 HP 242 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 561 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 2400 RPM
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4520 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1290 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 64 L


 

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