2009 Infiniti FX vs. 2009 Cadillac BLS
To start off, both 2009 Infiniti FX and 2009 Cadillac BLS were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,026 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti FX (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac BLS. (179 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac BLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Infiniti FX weights approximately 520 kg more than 2009 Cadillac BLS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Infiniti FX 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 Infiniti FX 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 Infiniti FX (500 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac BLS. (400 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac BLS.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Infiniti FX | 2009 Cadillac BLS | |
Make | Infiniti | Cadillac |
Model | FX | BLS |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5026 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.7 mm | 90.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.1 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 58 L |