2009 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2010 Cadillac BLS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac BLS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac BLS (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (173 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 180 kg more than 2010 Cadillac BLS.
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, 2010 Cadillac BLS (365 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chrysler Town & Country | 2010 Cadillac BLS | |
Make | Chrysler | Cadillac |
Model | Town & Country | BLS |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3301 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 74.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 58 L |