2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 1997 Honda Today
To start off, 2001 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Today 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 411 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 920 kg more than 1997 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Today 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, 1997 Honda Today 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 648 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today. 2001 Buick Blackhawk has automatic transmission and 1997 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1997 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Buick Blackhawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Blackhawk | 1997 Honda Today | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Blackhawk | Today |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 458 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1400 mm |
