1993 Honda Legend vs. 2006 Cadillac BLS
To start off, 2006 Cadillac BLS is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Legend (201 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac BLS. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac BLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Legend weights approximately 90 kg more than 2006 Cadillac BLS. 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, 2006 Cadillac BLS (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Legend. (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Honda Legend | 2006 Cadillac BLS | |
| Make | Honda | Cadillac |
| Model | Legend | BLS |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
