2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 1975 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 7,458 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Buick Blackhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 555 kg more than 1975 Porsche 911.
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 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 911. (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Blackhawk | 1975 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Blackhawk | 911 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 458 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2270 mm |
