1965 Austin A 40 vs. 2001 Buick Blackhawk
To start off, 2001 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 40 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 411 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 870 kg more than 1965 Austin A 40. 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 624 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin A 40 | 2001 Buick Blackhawk | |
| Make | Austin | Buick |
| Model | A 40 | Blackhawk |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 7458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 458 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 705 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 109.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 99 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 68 L |
