2009 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2009 Cadillac BLS

To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV and 2009 Cadillac BLS were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV (237 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac BLS. (179 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac BLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 80 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV.

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, 2009 Cadillac BLS (400 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV. (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo GTV.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Alfa Romeo GTV 2009 Cadillac BLS
Make Alfa Romeo Cadillac
Model GTV BLS
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3179 cc 1910 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 237 HP 179 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 289 Nm 400 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 1850 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78 mm 90.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 255 km/hour 215 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.3 seconds 9.1 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1520 kg 1600 kg
Vehicle Length 4310 mm 4720 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.2 L/100km 6.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 58 L


 

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