2004 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Cadillac BLS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac BLS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac BLS (179 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Honda Accord. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Accord weights approximately 45 kg more than 2010 Cadillac BLS.
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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Accord. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Accord | 2010 Cadillac BLS | |
Make | Honda | Cadillac |
Model | Accord | BLS |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 90.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 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 | 1645 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 58 L |