2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2001 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Elan 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 340 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 741 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan. 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 559 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan. 2001 Buick Blackhawk has automatic transmission and 1969 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1969 Lotus Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Buick Blackhawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Blackhawk | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Buick | Lotus |
| Model | Blackhawk | Elan |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 458 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 889 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 59 L |
