2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac BLS and 2009 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac BLS (176 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 124 kg more than 2009 Cadillac BLS.
Because 2009 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma. 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 (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac BLS | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | BLS | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 79 L |
