2010 Cadillac BLS vs. 2010 Ascari A10
To start off, both 2010 Cadillac BLS and 2010 Ascari A10 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 446 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac BLS. (179 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac BLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 320 kg more than 2010 Ascari A10.
Because 2010 Ascari A10 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 2010 Ascari A10. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac BLS. (400 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2010 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac BLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac BLS | 2010 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ascari |
| Model | BLS | A10 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 346 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2636 mm |
