2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 9 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 28 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Corvette. (430 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 169 kg more than 2010 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Corvette. (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Corvette. 2001 Buick Blackhawk has automatic transmission and 2010 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Buick Blackhawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Blackhawk | 2010 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Blackhawk | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 458 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1247 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
