2006 Subaru Legacy vs. 2006 Cadillac BLS
To start off, both 2006 Subaru Legacy and 2006 Cadillac BLS 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 Subaru Legacy (242 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac BLS. (174 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac BLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 133 kg more than 2006 Cadillac BLS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Cadillac BLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Legacy (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac BLS. (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac BLS.
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2006 Subaru Legacy | 2006 Cadillac BLS | |
Make | Subaru | Cadillac |
Model | Legacy | BLS |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 58 L |