2007 Cadillac BLS vs. 2006 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2007 Cadillac BLS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Frontier (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac BLS. (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2007 Cadillac BLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 108 kg more than 2006 Nissan Frontier.
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 Nissan Frontier (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac BLS. (365 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac BLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac BLS | 2006 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | BLS | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |
