2007 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2007 Cadillac BLS
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo GT and 2007 Cadillac BLS were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,969 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT (163 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac BLS. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2007 Cadillac BLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 240 kg more than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 2007 Cadillac BLS (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT. (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo GT | 2007 Cadillac BLS | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
Model | GT | BLS |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1908 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 58 L |