1994 Honda Today vs. 2006 Cadillac BLS
To start off, 2006 Cadillac BLS is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac BLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac BLS (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 750 kg more than 1994 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Cadillac BLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today. 2006 Cadillac BLS has automatic transmission and 1994 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1994 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Cadillac BLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Today | 2006 Cadillac BLS | |
| Make | Honda | Cadillac |
| Model | Today | BLS |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
