2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2009 Pontiac G8

To start off, both 2009 Cadillac BLS and 2009 Pontiac G8 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac G8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac G8 (255 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac BLS. (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac G8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac BLS.

Because 2009 Pontiac G8 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 Pontiac G8. 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac G8. (252 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac G8. 2009 Pontiac G8 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 Pontiac G8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2009 Cadillac BLS 2009 Pontiac G8
Make Cadillac Pontiac
Model BLS G8
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2792 cc 3564 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 252 HP 255 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 365 Nm 252 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4690 mm 4990 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2920 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 72 L