2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo

To start off, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 4 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 85 kg more than 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo.

Because 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Cadillac BLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo 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, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo (540 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac BLS. (365 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac BLS. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo 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. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Cadillac BLS 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo
Make Cadillac Lamborghini
Model BLS Gallardo
Year Released 2009 2013
Body Type Sedan Roadster
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 252 HP 0 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 8000 RPM
Torque 365 Nm 540 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 6500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89.1 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 74.8 mm 92 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed automatic
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1635 kg 1550 kg
Vehicle Length 4690 mm 4345 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1184 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2560 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 80 L


 

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