2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 1981 Zastava 132
To start off, 2001 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Zastava 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Zastava 132 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 352 more horse power than 1981 Zastava 132. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 1981 Zastava 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 535 kg more than 1981 Zastava 132. 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 563 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Zastava 132. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Zastava 132. 2001 Buick Blackhawk has automatic transmission and 1981 Zastava 132 has manual transmission. 1981 Zastava 132 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 | 1981 Zastava 132 | |
| Make | Buick | Zastava |
| Model | Blackhawk | 132 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 1756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 458 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2560 mm |
