2008 Cadillac XLR vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Cadillac XLR is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac XLR (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1996 Porsche 911. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 1996 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 408 kg more than 1996 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Porsche 911 (650 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac XLR. (420 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac XLR | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | XLR | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2280 mm |
