2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2006 Renault Espace
To start off, 2006 Renault Espace is newer by 5 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 220 more horse power than 2006 Renault Espace. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Espace weights approximately 215 kg more than 2001 Buick Blackhawk.
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, 2006 Renault Espace, 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 375 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Espace. (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Blackhawk | 2006 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Blackhawk | Espace |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 458 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 83 L |
