2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2009 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac BLS and 2009 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac BLS (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Ram. (212 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Ram.
Because 2009 Dodge Ram is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Dodge Ram. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac BLS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Ram. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac BLS | 2009 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | BLS | Ram |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.8 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 98 L |
