2002 Mercury Villager vs. 2010 Cadillac SRX
To start off, 2010 Cadillac SRX is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 3,274 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac SRX (265 HP @ 6950 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 131 kg more than 2002 Mercury Villager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Cadillac SRX (302 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mercury Villager | 2010 Cadillac SRX | |
| Make | Mercury | Cadillac |
| Model | Villager | SRX |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3274 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6950 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1916 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4834 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2807 mm |
