2010 Chrysler 300 vs. 2010 Cadillac BLS
To start off, both 2010 Chrysler 300 and 2010 Cadillac BLS were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler 300 (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac BLS. (176 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac BLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 159 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 Chrysler 300 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Chrysler 300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac BLS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Chrysler 300 (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac BLS. (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac BLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chrysler 300 | 2010 Cadillac BLS | |
| Make | Chrysler | Cadillac |
| Model | 300 | BLS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1566 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1882 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3048 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 58 L |
