2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2005 Toyota Windom
To start off, 2009 Cadillac BLS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Windom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Windom would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Windom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac BLS (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Windom. (212 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Windom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 105 kg more than 2005 Toyota Windom. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Cadillac BLS (365 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Windom. (294 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Windom.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac BLS | 2005 Toyota Windom | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | BLS | Windom |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2730 mm |
