2010 Toyota Matrix vs. 2010 Cadillac BLS
To start off, both 2010 Toyota Matrix 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Matrix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Matrix (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac BLS. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Matrix should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac BLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 211 kg more than 2010 Toyota Matrix.
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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Matrix. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Matrix. 2010 Cadillac BLS has automatic transmission and 2010 Toyota Matrix has manual transmission. 2010 Toyota Matrix will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Cadillac BLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Matrix | 2010 Cadillac BLS | |
| Make | Toyota | Cadillac |
| Model | Matrix | BLS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1424 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4394 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |
