2010 Cadillac BLS vs. 2010 Saturn Outlook

To start off, both 2010 Cadillac BLS and 2010 Saturn Outlook were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Saturn Outlook is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Saturn Outlook (281 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac BLS. (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Saturn Outlook should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac BLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 303 kg more than 2010 Saturn Outlook.

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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Saturn Outlook. (361 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Saturn Outlook. 2010 Saturn Outlook 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 Saturn Outlook will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2010 Cadillac BLS 2010 Saturn Outlook
Make Cadillac Saturn
Model BLS Outlook
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2792 cc 3564 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 252 HP 281 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 365 Nm 361 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 3300 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 11.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1635 kg 1332 kg
Vehicle Length 4690 mm 5100 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 3030 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 83 L