2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2009 Hyundai Accent
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac BLS and 2009 Hyundai Accent were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac BLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac BLS (179 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Accent. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 478 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Accent. 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 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Accent. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Accent. 2009 Hyundai Accent 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 Hyundai Accent will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac BLS | 2009 Hyundai Accent | |
| Make | Cadillac | Hyundai |
| Model | BLS | Accent |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 12 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |
