2006 Cadillac BLS vs. 2001 Fiat Palio
To start off, 2006 Cadillac BLS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Fiat Palio would be higher. Both 2006 Cadillac BLS and 2001 Fiat Palio are equipped with a 1,910 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac BLS (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Palio. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 350 kg more than 2001 Fiat Palio. 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, 2006 Cadillac BLS (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Palio. (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac BLS | 2001 Fiat Palio | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | BLS | Palio |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 63 L |
