2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 1972 Mazda 818
To start off, 2001 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda 818 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 390 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 750 kg more than 1972 Mazda 818. 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 613 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 818. 2001 Buick Blackhawk has automatic transmission and 1972 Mazda 818 has manual transmission. 1972 Mazda 818 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 | 1972 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Buick | Mazda |
| Model | Blackhawk | 818 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 458 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2320 mm |
