2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2009 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac BLS and 2009 Saab 03-Sep were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2009 Cadillac BLS and 2009 Saab 03-Sep are equipped with a 2,792 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saab 03-Sep (280 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac BLS. (247 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac BLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Saab 03-Sep weights approximately 14 kg more than 2009 Cadillac BLS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Saab 03-Sep is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Cadillac BLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Saab 03-Sep will offer significantly more control. 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 Saab 03-Sep (355 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac BLS. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Saab 03-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac BLS.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac BLS | 2009 Saab 03-Sep | |
Make | Cadillac | Saab |
Model | BLS | 03-Sep |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2792 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1574 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 61 L |