2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2009 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac BLS and 2009 Hyundai Tucson were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,648 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac BLS (179 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Tucson. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 490 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Tucson. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Tucson. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Tucson. 2009 Hyundai Tucson 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 Hyundai Tucson will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac BLS | 2009 Hyundai Tucson | |
| Make | Cadillac | Hyundai |
| Model | BLS | Tucson |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2648 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 65 L |
