2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2009 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 8 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 208 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 325 kg more than 2001 Buick Blackhawk.
Because 2009 Honda Pilot 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, 2009 Honda Pilot 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 362 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Blackhawk | 2009 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Blackhawk | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 458 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 79 L |
