2007 Cadillac BLS vs. 2008 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Cadillac BLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Cadillac BLS would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac BLS (207 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord.
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, 2008 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac BLS. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac BLS.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Cadillac BLS | 2008 Honda Accord | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | BLS | Accord |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 65 L |