2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord 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 187 more horse power than 2012 Honda Accord. (271 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 16 kg more than 2012 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Buick Blackhawk is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Buick Blackhawk. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 361 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Accord. (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Blackhawk | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Blackhawk | Accord |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 458 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
