2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 1988 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2001 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Holden Commodore 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 290 more horse power than 1988 Holden Commodore. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 1988 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 320 kg more than 1988 Holden Commodore. 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 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Holden Commodore. (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Holden Commodore. 2001 Buick Blackhawk has automatic transmission and 1988 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1988 Holden Commodore 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 | 1988 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Buick | Holden |
Model | Blackhawk | Commodore |
Year Released | 2001 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7458 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 458 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2740 mm |