2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2005 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Cadillac BLS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,555 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac BLS. (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac BLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 650 kg more than 2009 Cadillac BLS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Nissan Titan 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, 2005 Nissan Titan 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, 2005 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac BLS. (365 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac BLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac BLS | 2005 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | BLS | Titan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 5555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 514 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 106 L |
