2007 Cadillac BLS vs. 2007 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, both 2007 Cadillac BLS and 2007 Chevrolet Captiva were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,193 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Captiva (227 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac BLS. (207 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 2007 Cadillac BLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 405 kg more than 2007 Cadillac BLS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Cadillac BLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Captiva 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, 2007 Cadillac BLS (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Captiva. 2007 Chevrolet Captiva has automatic transmission and 2007 Cadillac BLS has manual transmission. 2007 Cadillac BLS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Cadillac BLS | 2007 Chevrolet Captiva | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | BLS | Captiva |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3193 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 65 L |