2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2005 Honda Legend
To start off, 2009 Cadillac BLS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Legend (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac BLS. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac BLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Legend weights approximately 129 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Cadillac BLS (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Legend. (303 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Legend. 2005 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 2009 Cadillac BLS has manual transmission. 2009 Cadillac BLS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Cadillac BLS | 2005 Honda Legend | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | BLS | Legend |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 3474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 303 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1764 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 68 L |