2010 Opel Astra vs. 2010 Cadillac BLS
To start off, both 2010 Opel Astra 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 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 Opel Astra. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 370 kg more than 2010 Opel Astra. 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 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Astra. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Opel Astra | 2010 Cadillac BLS | |
| Make | Opel | Cadillac |
| Model | Astra | BLS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1384 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 58 L |
