2006 Cadillac BLS vs. 2006 Fiat Palio II
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac BLS and 2006 Fiat Palio II were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac BLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac BLS (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (68 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Palio II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Palio II weights approximately 323 kg more than 2006 Cadillac BLS.
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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Palio II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac BLS | 2006 Fiat Palio II | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | BLS | Palio II |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 20.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 16 seconds |
| 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 | 1783 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 47 L |
