2006 Cadillac BLS vs. 2011 Lancia Voyager
To start off, 2011 Lancia Voyager is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Cadillac BLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Cadillac BLS would be higher. At 2,777 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Lancia Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac BLS (174 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2011 Lancia Voyager. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2011 Lancia Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lancia Voyager weights approximately 610 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, 2011 Lancia Voyager (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac BLS. (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Lancia Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac BLS. 2011 Lancia Voyager has automatic transmission and 2006 Cadillac BLS has manual transmission. 2006 Cadillac BLS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Lancia Voyager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac BLS | 2011 Lancia Voyager | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lancia |
| Model | BLS | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 76 L |
