2010 Cadillac BLS vs. 2010 Dodge Ram

To start off, both 2010 Cadillac BLS and 2010 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Ram (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac BLS. (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac BLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Ram weights approximately 902 kg more than 2010 Cadillac BLS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2010 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Cadillac BLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Ram 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, 2010 Dodge Ram (448 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac BLS. (365 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac BLS. 2010 Dodge Ram has automatic transmission and 2010 Cadillac BLS has manual transmission. 2010 Cadillac BLS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Dodge Ram will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2010 Cadillac BLS 2010 Dodge Ram
Make Cadillac Dodge
Model BLS Ram
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2792 cc 4701 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 252 HP 310 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5650 RPM
Torque 365 Nm 448 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 3950 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1635 kg 2537 kg
Vehicle Length 4690 mm 5820 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 3560 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 98 L