2007 Cadillac XLR vs. 2012 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2012 GMC Yukon is newer by 5 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac XLR (443 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2012 GMC Yukon. (352 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Yukon.
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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Yukon. (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Cadillac XLR | 2012 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Cadillac | GMC |
Model | XLR | Yukon |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4376 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 443 HP | 352 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 561 Nm | 517 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 148 L |