2008 Cadillac XLR vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac XLR and 2008 Land Rover Range Rover were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,371 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac XLR (444 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 985 kg more than 2008 Cadillac XLR.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Cadillac XLR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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 (561 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. (391 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac XLR | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
| Model | XLR | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4371 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 561 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 104 L |
