2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2001 Cadillac XLR
To start off, both 2001 Buick Blackhawk and 2001 Cadillac XLR were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 142 more horse power than 2001 Cadillac XLR. (316 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 2001 Cadillac XLR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 24 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 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Cadillac XLR. (401 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Blackhawk | 2001 Cadillac XLR | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Blackhawk | XLR |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| 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 | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
