2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 1984 Buick Electra
To start off, 2001 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Electra 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 335 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 60 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 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Blackhawk | 1984 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Blackhawk | Electra |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 4127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 458 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.5 mm | 100.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |
