2006 Cadillac DTS vs. 2001 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2006 Cadillac DTS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac DTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac DTS (275 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac DTS should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Villager weights approximately 27 kg more than 2006 Cadillac DTS.
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, 2006 Cadillac DTS (388 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac DTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac DTS | 2001 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | DTS | Villager |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1758 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2860 mm |
