2006 Cadillac BLS vs. 1992 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 2006 Cadillac BLS is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Nissan 100 NX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Nissan 100 NX would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Nissan 100 NX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac BLS (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1992 Nissan 100 NX. (141 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 1992 Nissan 100 NX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 320 kg more than 1992 Nissan 100 NX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Cadillac BLS (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Nissan 100 NX. (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Nissan 100 NX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac BLS | 1992 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | BLS | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
