2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2007 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2009 Cadillac BLS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Tata Indigo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Tata Indigo would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac BLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac BLS (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2007 Tata Indigo. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Indigo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 495 kg more than 2007 Tata Indigo. 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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Tata Indigo. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Tata Indigo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac BLS | 2007 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | Cadillac | Tata |
| Model | BLS | Indigo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 42 L |
