2002 Cadillac XLR vs. 2002 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2002 Cadillac XLR and 2002 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Nissan Pathfinder. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 296 kg more than 2002 Cadillac XLR.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Cadillac XLR (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac XLR | 2002 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | XLR | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4570 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
