2009 Cadillac STS-V vs. 2007 Cadillac XLR
To start off, 2009 Cadillac STS-V is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Cadillac XLR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Cadillac XLR would be higher. Both 2009 Cadillac STS-V and 2007 Cadillac XLR are equipped with a 4,376 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac STS-V (469 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac XLR. (443 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS-V should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 2009 Cadillac STS-V (595 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac XLR. (561 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac STS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac STS-V | 2007 Cadillac XLR | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | STS-V | XLR |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4376 cc | 4376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 469 HP | 443 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 595 Nm | 561 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |
