2010 Cadillac BLS vs. 2010 Toyota iQ
To start off, both 2010 Cadillac BLS and 2010 Toyota iQ were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac BLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac BLS (179 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2010 Toyota iQ. (89 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 740 kg more than 2010 Toyota iQ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (400 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota iQ. (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac BLS | 2010 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | BLS | iQ |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 2985 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 32 L |
