2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 1995 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2001 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Explorer 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 243 more horse power than 1995 Ford Explorer. (215 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 374 kg more than 2001 Buick Blackhawk.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Buick Blackhawk (705 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Explorer. (399 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Blackhawk | 1995 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Blackhawk | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 458 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2840 mm |
