2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 6 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 182 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 620 kg more than 2001 Buick Blackhawk.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Blackhawk | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Blackhawk | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 3597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 458 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.5 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
