2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 1990 Ferrari Testarossa

To start off, 2001 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari Testarossa 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 73 more horse power than 1990 Ferrari Testarossa. (385 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 1990 Ferrari Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 100 kg more than 1990 Ferrari Testarossa. 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 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari Testarossa. (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari Testarossa. 2001 Buick Blackhawk has automatic transmission and 1990 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1990 Ferrari Testarossa 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 1990 Ferrari Testarossa
Make Buick Ferrari
Model Blackhawk Testarossa
Year Released 2001 1990
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 7458 cc 4942 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 458 HP 385 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 705 Nm 500 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1630 kg 1530 kg
Vehicle Length 5190 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1980 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1140 mm
Wheelbase Size 3230 mm 2560 mm


 

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