2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2000 Honda Legend
To start off, 2001 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Legend 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 256 more horse power than 2000 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Legend weights approximately 40 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, 2000 Honda Legend, 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 408 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Buick Blackhawk | 2000 Honda Legend | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Blackhawk | Legend |
Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7458 cc | 3474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 458 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 109.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 91 mm |
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 | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |