2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 1957 Trabant P 70
To start off, 2001 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Trabant P 70 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 436 more horse power than 1957 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 1957 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 780 kg more than 1957 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Buick Blackhawk (705 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 650 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Trabant P 70. (55 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Blackhawk | 1957 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Buick | Trabant |
| Model | Blackhawk | P 70 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 458 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2390 mm |
