2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 2001 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Skyline 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 347 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (111 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 545 kg more than 1981 Nissan Skyline. 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 538 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Blackhawk | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Blackhawk | Skyline |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 458 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2620 mm |
