2007 Cadillac XLR vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac XLR (443 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2011 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Expedition.
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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Expedition. (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Cadillac XLR | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | XLR | Expedition |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4376 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 443 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 561 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2002 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3023 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 106 L |