2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 1969 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 2001 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volvo P 1800 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 352 more horse power than 1969 Volvo P 1800. (106 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 510 kg more than 1969 Volvo P 1800. 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 538 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo P 1800. (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Blackhawk | 1969 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Buick | Volvo |
| Model | Blackhawk | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 458 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
