2008 Cadillac XLR vs. 2008 Hyundai i20
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac XLR and 2008 Hyundai i20 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 221 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai i20.
Because 2008 Cadillac XLR is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Cadillac XLR. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai i20, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai i20. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai i20.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Cadillac XLR | 2008 Hyundai i20 | |
Make | Cadillac | Hyundai |
Model | XLR | i20 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2525 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |