2008 Cadillac XLR vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac XLR and 2008 Mini Cooper 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 326 more horse power than 2008 Mini Cooper. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2008 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 245 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 (561 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac XLR | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mini |
| Model | XLR | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4371 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 561 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
