2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2006 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2009 Cadillac BLS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 5,881 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (325 HP @ 2900 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac BLS. (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac BLS.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Dodge Ram (827 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 462 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac BLS. (365 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac BLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac BLS | 2006 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | BLS | Ram |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 5881 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 827 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 6300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 4080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 129 L |
