2005 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS-V
To start off, 2010 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac CTS-V (556 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (191 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS-V weights approximately 231 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Cadillac CTS-V (746 Nm) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm). This means 2010 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | 2010 Cadillac CTS-V | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Cadillac |
| Model | Blazer | CTS-V |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 556 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 746 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
