2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2013 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 12 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 202 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. (256 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 346 kg more than 2001 Buick Blackhawk.
Because 2013 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2013 Nissan Pathfinder 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 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Pathfinder. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Blackhawk | 2013 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Blackhawk | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| 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 | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1976 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5009 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 74 L |
