2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2012 BMW 730
To start off, 2012 BMW 730 is newer by 11 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 214 more horse power than 2012 BMW 730. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 730 weights approximately 345 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 730. (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Buick Blackhawk | 2012 BMW 730 | |
Make | Buick | BMW |
Model | Blackhawk | 730 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7458 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 458 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5212 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 82 L |