2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Cadillac BLS is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac BLS (176 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. (153 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 340 kg more than 2009 Cadillac BLS.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac BLS. (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac BLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac BLS | 1983 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | BLS | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2740 mm |
