2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 1999 Hyundai Satellite
To start off, 2001 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Hyundai Satellite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Hyundai Satellite 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 373 more horse power than 1999 Hyundai Satellite. (85 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 1999 Hyundai Satellite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Hyundai Satellite weights approximately 224 kg more than 2001 Buick Blackhawk.
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 493 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Hyundai Satellite. (212 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Hyundai Satellite. 2001 Buick Blackhawk has automatic transmission and 1999 Hyundai Satellite has manual transmission. 1999 Hyundai Satellite 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 | 1999 Hyundai Satellite | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Blackhawk | Satellite |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 2476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 458 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1854 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3090 mm |
