2010 Cadillac BLS vs. 2013 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2013 Nissan Armada is newer by 3 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Armada (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac BLS. (247 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac BLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1092 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 2013 Nissan Armada 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, 2013 Nissan Armada 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, 2013 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac BLS. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac BLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac BLS | 2013 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | BLS | Armada |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 5600 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1981 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 105 L |
