2007 Cadillac XLR vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma 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 284 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Tacoma.
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 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. 2007 Cadillac XLR has automatic transmission and 2011 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2011 Toyota Tacoma 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 | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | XLR | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4376 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 443 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 561 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3250 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 79 L |