2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 7,458 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Buick Blackhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 295 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911.
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, 1990 Porsche 911 (946 Nm) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Buick Blackhawk. (705 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Buick Blackhawk. 2001 Buick Blackhawk has automatic transmission and 1990 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1990 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Buick | Porsche |
Model | Blackhawk | 911 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 7458 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 458 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 705 Nm | 946 Nm |
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 | 1335 kg |