2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2001 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante 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 141 more horse power than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 184 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 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Buick Blackhawk | 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Buick | Aston Martin |
Model | Blackhawk | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 2001 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7458 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 458 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 109.5 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 97 L |