2002 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton

To start off, both 2002 Cadillac DeVille and 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton 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 37 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton. (238 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 290 kg more than 2002 Cadillac DeVille.

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, 2002 Cadillac DeVille (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton. (315 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Cadillac DeVille 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton
Make Cadillac Volkswagen
Model DeVille Phaeton
Year Released 2002 2002
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4570 cc 3189 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 275 HP 238 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 406 Nm 315 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1705 kg 1995 kg
Vehicle Length 5260 mm 5060 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2890 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 55 L


 

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