2007 Hyundai Azera vs. 2007 Cadillac BLS
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Azera 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 3,340 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Azera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac BLS (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Azera. (232 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Azera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Azera weights approximately 10 kg more than 2007 Cadillac BLS.
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 (365 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Azera. (303 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Azera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Azera | 2007 Cadillac BLS | |
| Make | Hyundai | Cadillac |
| Model | Azera | BLS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3340 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 303 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1648 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 58 L |
