2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2009 Honda Accord

To start off, both 2009 Cadillac BLS and 2009 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac BLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac BLS (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (198 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 408 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Cadillac BLS (365 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (234 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord. 2009 Honda Accord 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. 2009 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Cadillac BLS 2009 Honda Accord
Make Cadillac Honda
Model BLS Accord
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2792 cc 2354 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 252 HP 198 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 365 Nm 234 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89.1 mm 87.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 74.8 mm 99 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100mph 7 seconds 9.6 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1635 kg 2043 kg
Vehicle Length 4690 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 9.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 65 L


 

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