2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2011 Porsche Panamera 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 Porsche Panamera (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2001 Buick Blackhawk. (458 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2001 Buick Blackhawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 340 kg more than 2001 Buick Blackhawk. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Porsche Panamera 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 Porsche Panamera 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Panamera. (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Panamera. 2001 Buick Blackhawk has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche Panamera has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche Panamera 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 | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Blackhawk | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 458 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2918 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
