2001 Saturn Vue vs. 2010 Cadillac BLS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac BLS is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Saturn Vue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Saturn Vue would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Saturn Vue (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac BLS. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac BLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 105 kg more than 2001 Saturn Vue.
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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Saturn Vue. (263 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Saturn Vue | 2010 Cadillac BLS | |
| Make | Saturn | Cadillac |
| Model | Vue | BLS |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2680 mm |
