2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2001 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercedes-Benz C 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 296 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (162 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 140 kg more than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 475 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Buick Blackhawk | 2000 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Blackhawk | C |
Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7458 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 458 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 109.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 78.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 69 L |