2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2009 SsangYong Musso
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac BLS and 2009 SsangYong Musso were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac BLS (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Musso. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 366 kg more than 2009 Cadillac BLS.
Because 2009 SsangYong Musso 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 SsangYong Musso 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 Cadillac BLS (365 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Musso. (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Musso.
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2009 Cadillac BLS | 2009 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Cadillac | SsangYong |
Model | BLS | Musso |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.8 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2001 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |