2010 Cadillac BLS vs. 2005 Honda Accord

To start off, 2010 Cadillac BLS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac BLS (179 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 45 kg more than 2010 Cadillac BLS.

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, 2010 Cadillac BLS (400 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord. 2005 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2010 Cadillac BLS has manual transmission. 2010 Cadillac BLS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Cadillac BLS 2005 Honda Accord
Make Cadillac Honda
Model BLS Accord
Year Released 2010 2005
Body Type Station Wagon Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1910 cc 2204 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 179 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 347 Nm
Torque RPM 1850 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 16.7:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 215 km/hour 195 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.1 seconds 10.1 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 1645 kg
Vehicle Length 4720 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1550 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.5 L/100km 5.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 65 L