2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2009 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac BLS and 2009 Honda Ridgeline were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,470 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac BLS (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 506 kg more than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Cadillac BLS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Ridgeline will offer significantly more control. 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Ridgeline. 2009 Honda Ridgeline 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 Ridgeline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Cadillac BLS | 2009 Honda Ridgeline | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | BLS | Ridgeline |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 3470 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 16.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1129 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 83 L |