2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 1971 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 2001 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Impala 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 348 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 85 kg more than 2001 Buick Blackhawk.
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 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. 2001 Buick Blackhawk has automatic transmission and 1971 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1971 Chevrolet Impala 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 | 1971 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Blackhawk | Impala |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 458 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.5 mm | 98.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3100 mm |
