2007 Dodge Ram vs. 2010 Cadillac BLS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac BLS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Ram (216 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac BLS. (179 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac BLS.
Because 2007 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Cadillac BLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram 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, 2010 Cadillac BLS (400 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Ram. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Ram | 2010 Cadillac BLS | |
| Make | Dodge | Cadillac |
| Model | Ram | BLS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2680 mm |
