2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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 301 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 16 kg more than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 461 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Blackhawk | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Blackhawk | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 458 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1835 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3246 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
