2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 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 63 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. (395 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 188 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. 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) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette. (542 Nm). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Blackhawk | 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Blackhawk | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 458 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
