2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Cadillac BLS is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,981 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac BLS (176 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 334 kg more than 2009 Cadillac BLS.
Because 2001 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, 2001 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, 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac BLS. (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac BLS. 2009 Cadillac BLS has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2001 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac BLS | 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | BLS | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2981 cc |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2370 mm |
