2008 Cadillac XLR vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac XLR and 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 311 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 165 kg more than 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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 385 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. (176 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac XLR | 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mitsubishi |
| Model | XLR | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4371 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 561 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
