1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2002 Volkswagen Magellan
To start off, 2002 Volkswagen Magellan is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Magellan (275 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Magellan should accelerate faster than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 631 kg more than 2002 Volkswagen Magellan.
Because 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood 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 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Magellan, 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, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (407 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Magellan. (310 Nm). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Magellan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2002 Volkswagen Magellan | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
| Model | Fleetwood | Magellan |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1349 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2890 mm |
