2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac BLS and 2009 Honda Civic 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 112 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 442 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. 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 (365 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac BLS | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | BLS | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.8 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1193 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |
