2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac BLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac BLS would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera (182 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac BLS. (179 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac BLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 55 kg more than 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (400 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera. 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera 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. 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Cadillac BLS | 2010 Alfa Romeo Brera | |
Make | Cadillac | Alfa Romeo |
Model | BLS | Brera |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 179 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |