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 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac BLS (179 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (175 HP @ 6500 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 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 139 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord. 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 (400 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (161 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac BLS | 2009 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | BLS | Accord |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
