2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 2001 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 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 280 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300. (178 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 100 kg more than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300. (255 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Blackhawk | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Blackhawk | 300 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 458 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.5 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
