2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 1998 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2001 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Cadillac Seville 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 187 more horse power than 1998 Cadillac Seville. (271 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 1998 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 118 kg more than 2001 Buick Blackhawk.
Because 2001 Buick Blackhawk is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Buick Blackhawk. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Cadillac Seville. (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Blackhawk | 1998 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Blackhawk | Seville |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 4565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 458 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
