1996 Toyota Carina vs. 2010 Cadillac BLS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac BLS is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac BLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac BLS (176 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 425 kg more than 1996 Toyota Carina. 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 BLS (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (156 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Carina | 2010 Cadillac BLS | |
| Make | Toyota | Cadillac |
| Model | Carina | BLS |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1762 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2680 mm |
