2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Cadillac BLS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac BLS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 473 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
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 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac BLS | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | BLS | Corolla |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 179 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 91.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1127 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |