2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2012 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2012 Chrysler 300 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 166 more horse power than 2012 Chrysler 300. (292 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 2012 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 184 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 353 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chrysler 300. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Buick Blackhawk | 2012 Chrysler 300 | |
Make | Buick | Chrysler |
Model | Blackhawk | 300 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7458 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 458 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6350 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5044 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3053 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |