2010 Lexus GS vs. 2010 Cadillac BLS
To start off, both 2010 Lexus GS 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 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus GS (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac BLS. (247 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac BLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus GS weights approximately 315 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 Lexus GS 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 Lexus GS. 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 Lexus GS (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac BLS. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac BLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Lexus GS | 2010 Cadillac BLS | |
| Make | Lexus | Cadillac |
| Model | GS | BLS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2792 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4844 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1425 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 58 L |
