2007 Cadillac XLR vs. 2012 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XF 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XF (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac XLR. (443 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2007 Cadillac XLR.
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, 2012 Jaguar XF (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac XLR. (561 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Cadillac XLR | 2012 Jaguar XF | |
Make | Cadillac | Jaguar |
Model | XLR | XF |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4376 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 443 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 561 Nm | 624 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4961 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2908 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |