2002 Cadillac XLR vs. 2002 Mercury Villager
To start off, both 2002 Cadillac XLR and 2002 Mercury Villager 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 148 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Villager weights approximately 131 kg more than 2002 Cadillac XLR.
Because 2002 Cadillac XLR 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 Cadillac XLR. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Villager, 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 XLR (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac XLR | 2002 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | XLR | Villager |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4570 cc | 3274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2860 mm |
