2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 2010 Cadillac BLS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac BLS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Ducato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Ducato would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac BLS (179 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 420 kg more than 2010 Cadillac BLS.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Cadillac BLS (400 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato. 2010 Cadillac BLS has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Cadillac BLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 2010 Cadillac BLS | |
| Make | Fiat | Cadillac |
| Model | Ducato | BLS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 58 L |
