2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2005 Mazda B2500
To start off, 2005 Mazda B2500 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 254 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B2500. (204 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2001 Buick Blackhawk.
Because 2005 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Buick Blackhawk. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B2500 will offer significantly more control. 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 382 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B2500. (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Blackhawk | 2005 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Blackhawk | B2500 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 4030 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 458 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2990 mm |
