1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2003 Buick Blackhawk
To start off, 2003 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 7,458 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Buick Blackhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 357 kg more than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. 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, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. (692 Nm). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. 2003 Buick Blackhawk has automatic transmission and 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Buick Blackhawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2003 Buick Blackhawk | |
Make | Aston Martin | Buick |
Model | V8 Vantage | Blackhawk |
Year Released | 1978 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 7458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 692 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3280 mm |