2002 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2002 Nissan Pickup
To start off, both 2002 Cadillac DeVille and 2002 Nissan Pickup were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,570 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac DeVille (275 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 259 kg more than 2002 Nissan Pickup. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Nissan Pickup 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 2002 Nissan Pickup. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac DeVille, 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, 2002 Cadillac DeVille (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Pickup. 2002 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 2002 Nissan Pickup has manual transmission. 2002 Nissan Pickup will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Cadillac DeVille | 2002 Nissan Pickup | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | DeVille | Pickup |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4570 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2960 mm |