2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 1977 Porsche 928
To start off, 2001 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 928 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 221 more horse power than 1977 Porsche 928. (237 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 1977 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 180 kg more than 1977 Porsche 928. 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 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Porsche 928. (363 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Blackhawk | 1977 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Buick | Porsche |
| Model | Blackhawk | 928 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 4473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 458 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |
