2001 BMW X5 vs. 2001 Buick Blackhawk
To start off, both 2001 BMW X5 and 2001 Buick Blackhawk were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 129 more horse power than 2001 BMW X5. (329 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW X5 weights approximately 550 kg more than 2001 Buick Blackhawk.
Because 2001 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Buick Blackhawk. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 BMW X5 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, 2001 Buick Blackhawk (705 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW X5. (480 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW X5 | 2001 Buick Blackhawk | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | X5 | Blackhawk |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4619 cc | 7458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 458 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 705 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 109.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 99 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 68 L |
