2002 Cadillac XLR vs. 2002 Honda S2000
To start off, both 2002 Cadillac XLR and 2002 Honda S2000 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 XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac XLR (316 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2002 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 389 kg more than 2002 Honda S2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Cadillac XLR (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000. 2002 Cadillac XLR has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2002 Honda S2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Cadillac XLR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac XLR | 2002 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | XLR | S2000 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4570 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 58 L |
