2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender 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 338 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1078 kg more than 2001 Buick Blackhawk.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Buick Blackhawk. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender 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 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Defender. 2001 Buick Blackhawk has automatic transmission and 2012 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2012 Land Rover Defender 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.
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2001 Buick Blackhawk | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Blackhawk | Defender |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7458 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 458 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 109.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |