2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2000 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2009 Cadillac BLS is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac BLS (179 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 143 kg more than 2000 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Kia Sportage 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, 2000 Kia Sportage 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 (400 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac BLS | 2000 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Cadillac | Kia |
| Model | BLS | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2660 mm |
