2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2012 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Kyron 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 319 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 293 kg more than 2001 Buick Blackhawk.
Because 2012 SsangYong Kyron 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 SsangYong Kyron 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 395 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 SsangYong Kyron. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 SsangYong Kyron.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Blackhawk | 2012 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Buick | SsangYong |
| Model | Blackhawk | Kyron |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 458 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.5 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1923 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
