2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Cadillac BLS is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac BLS (247 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (134 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 635 kg more than 2009 Cadillac BLS.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Cadillac BLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2009 Cadillac BLS (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (308 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2009 Cadillac BLS has automatic transmission and 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Cadillac BLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Cadillac BLS | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | BLS | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 3979 cc |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2860 mm |