2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac BLS and 2009 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,823 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac BLS. (247 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac BLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 30 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.
Because 2009 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911. 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 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac BLS. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac BLS. 2009 Cadillac BLS has automatic transmission and 2009 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2009 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | BLS | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 3823 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 64 L |
