2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
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 Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac BLS (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 760 kg more than 2009 Cadillac BLS.
Because 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac BLS. (365 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac BLS. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2009 Cadillac BLS has manual transmission. 2009 Cadillac BLS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac BLS | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | BLS | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 16.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 96 L |
