2010 Cadillac BLS vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra

To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Cadillac BLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Cadillac BLS would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac BLS. (176 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac BLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 236 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tundra.

Because 2011 Toyota Tundra 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, 2011 Toyota Tundra 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, 2011 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac BLS. (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac BLS.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Cadillac BLS 2011 Toyota Tundra
Make Cadillac Toyota
Model BLS Tundra
Year Released 2010 2011
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 5663 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 176 HP 381 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 265 Nm 544 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 3600 RPM
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1566 kg 1330 kg
Vehicle Length 4690 mm 5820 mm
Vehicle Width 1460 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1770 mm 1940 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 3710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.7 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 100 L


 

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