2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2001 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette 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 38 more horse power than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. (420 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 155 kg more than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. 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 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. (563 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Blackhawk | 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Blackhawk | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 6491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 458 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |
