2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2009 Fiat Siena

To start off, both 2009 Cadillac BLS and 2009 Fiat Siena were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc, 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 490 kg more than 2009 Fiat Siena.

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 (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Siena. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Siena. 2009 Cadillac BLS has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat Siena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Cadillac BLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Cadillac BLS 2009 Fiat Siena
Make Cadillac Fiat
Model BLS Siena
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2792 cc 1242 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 247 HP 0 HP
Torque 350 Nm 102 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3250 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 9.1:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 245 km/hour 159 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1560 kg 1070 kg
Vehicle Length 4690 mm 3830 mm
Vehicle Width 1460 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1770 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2380 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 54 L


 

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