2006 Cadillac BLS vs. 2006 Fiat Ulysse
To start off, both 2006 Cadillac BLS and 2006 Fiat Ulysse were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac BLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac BLS (174 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ulysse. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 236 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 Fiat Ulysse (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac BLS. (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Ulysse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac BLS.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Cadillac BLS | 2006 Fiat Ulysse | |
Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
Model | BLS | Ulysse |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1736 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |