2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2002 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2002 Toyota Camry is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Buick Blackhawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Buick Blackhawk 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 298 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Camry. (160 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 270 kg more than 2002 Toyota Camry. 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, 2002 Toyota Camry, 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 484 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Camry. (221 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Blackhawk | 2002 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Blackhawk | Camry |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 458 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.5 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 96 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 | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |
