2004 Cadillac XLR vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2004 Cadillac XLR is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Smart ForTwo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Smart ForTwo would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac XLR (320 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 825 kg more than 2002 Smart ForTwo. 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, 2004 Cadillac XLR (408 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac XLR | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Cadillac | Smart |
| Model | XLR | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 19.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 22 L |
