2008 BMW 550 vs. 2001 Buick Blackhawk
To start off, 2008 BMW 550 is newer by 7 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 98 more horse power than 2008 BMW 550. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 550 weights approximately 30 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 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 550 | 2001 Buick Blackhawk | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 550 | Blackhawk |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 7458 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 458 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 705 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 109.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 99 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
