2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2006 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2009 Cadillac BLS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac BLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Celica (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac BLS. (179 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac BLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 382 kg more than 2006 Toyota Celica.
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 (400 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Celica. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac BLS | 2006 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | BLS | Celica |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |
