2000 BMW 320 vs. 2001 Buick Blackhawk
To start off, 2001 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 BMW 320 would be higher. At 7,458 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Buick Blackhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Blackhawk (458 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 2000 BMW 320. (170 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 320.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2001 Buick Blackhawk (705 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 494 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 320. (211 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 320 | 2001 Buick Blackhawk | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 320 | Blackhawk |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 7458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 458 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 705 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 109.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 99 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
