2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 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, 2012 BMW X5 (555 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2001 Buick Blackhawk. (458 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2001 Buick Blackhawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 805 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 2012 BMW X5 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, 2012 BMW X5 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X5. (677 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Blackhawk | 2012 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Blackhawk | X5 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 458 HP | 555 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 677 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1763 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |
