2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2011 Audi Q7
To start off, 2011 Audi Q7 is newer by 10 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, 2011 Audi Q7 (493 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2001 Buick Blackhawk. (458 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2001 Buick Blackhawk.
Because 2011 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Buick Blackhawk. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q7 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, 2011 Audi Q7 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Buick Blackhawk. (705 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Buick Blackhawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Blackhawk | 2011 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Buick | Audi |
| Model | Blackhawk | Q7 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 5394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 458 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3002 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
