2007 Toyota Highlander vs. 2007 Cadillac BLS
To start off, both 2007 Toyota Highlander 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 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Highlander (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac BLS. (207 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2007 Cadillac BLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 466 kg more than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2007 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander (302 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac BLS. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac BLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Highlander | 2007 Cadillac BLS | |
| Make | Toyota | Cadillac |
| Model | Highlander | BLS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3311 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1094 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 58 L |
