2009 Cadillac BLS vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Cadillac BLS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Cadillac BLS would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac BLS. (176 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac BLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 116 kg more than 2011 Honda Accord.
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 (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac BLS | 2011 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | BLS | Accord |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1444 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
