2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2001 Citroen C5

To start off, both 2001 Buick Blackhawk and 2001 Citroen C5 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 251 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (207 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 82 kg more than 2001 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2001 Citroen C5, 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 420 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Buick Blackhawk 2001 Citroen C5
Make Buick Citroen
Model Blackhawk C5
Year Released 2001 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7458 cc 2946 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 458 HP 207 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 705 Nm 285 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 3750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 109.5 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99 mm 82.6 mm
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1630 kg 1548 kg
Vehicle Length 5190 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase Size 3230 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 66 L


 

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