2007 Cadillac XLR vs. 2011 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2011 Dodge Durango is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Cadillac XLR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Cadillac XLR would be higher. 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 153 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Durango. (290 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Durango.
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 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Durango. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Cadillac XLR | 2011 Dodge Durango | |
Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
Model | XLR | Durango |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4376 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 443 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 561 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5075 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1801 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3043 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 93 L |