2008 Cadillac XLR vs. 2008 Chevrolet Express
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac XLR and 2008 Chevrolet Express were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac XLR (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Express. (279 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 78 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Cadillac XLR (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Express. (399 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac XLR | 2008 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | XLR | Express |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 117 L |
