2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2009 Fiat Ulysse
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac BLS and 2009 Fiat Ulysse were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Ulysse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac BLS (179 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Ulysse. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 50 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 (400 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Ulysse. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Ulysse. 2009 Fiat Ulysse 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 Fiat Ulysse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Cadillac BLS | 2009 Fiat Ulysse | |
Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
Model | BLS | Ulysse |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 179 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |