2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2011 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2011 Cadillac Escalade 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, 2001 Buick Blackhawk (458 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2011 Cadillac Escalade. (403 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 2011 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 989 kg more than 2001 Buick Blackhawk.
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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac Escalade. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Blackhawk | 2011 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Blackhawk | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| 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 | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2619 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5662 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1857 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 117 L |
