2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2003 Kia Amanti
To start off, 2009 Cadillac BLS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Kia Amanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Kia Amanti would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Kia Amanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac BLS (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2003 Kia Amanti. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Amanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Amanti weights approximately 189 kg more than 2009 Cadillac BLS.
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 (365 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Amanti. (298 Nm). This means 2009 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Amanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac BLS | 2003 Kia Amanti | |
| Make | Cadillac | Kia |
| Model | BLS | Amanti |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
