2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac BLS and 2009 Chrysler Town & Country were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac BLS (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (251 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 180 kg more than 2009 Cadillac BLS.
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 (365 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (351 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country 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. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac BLS | 2009 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
| Model | BLS | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 3952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 76 L |
