2004 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2001 Buick Blackhawk
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 3 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 4 more horse power than 2004 Aston Martin DB9. (454 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 2004 Aston Martin DB9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 86 kg more than 2001 Buick Blackhawk.
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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Aston Martin DB9. (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Aston Martin DB9. 2001 Buick Blackhawk has automatic transmission and 2004 Aston Martin DB9 has manual transmission. 2004 Aston Martin DB9 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.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Aston Martin DB9 | 2001 Buick Blackhawk | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | DB9 | Blackhawk |
Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 7458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 458 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 705 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 109.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 99 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 68 L |