2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2012 Lexus LFA
To start off, 2012 Lexus LFA 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 Lexus LFA (552 HP @ 8700 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2001 Buick Blackhawk. (458 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LFA should accelerate faster than 2001 Buick Blackhawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 150 kg more than 2012 Lexus LFA.
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 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus LFA. (479 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus LFA.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Blackhawk | 2012 Lexus LFA | |
| Make | Buick | Lexus |
| Model | Blackhawk | LFA |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 458 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 8700 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 479 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4506 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1219 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2606 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 73 L |
