2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 1991 Honda Concerto
To start off, 2001 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Honda Concerto 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 369 more horse power than 1991 Honda Concerto. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 1991 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 590 kg more than 1991 Honda Concerto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Buick Blackhawk is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Buick Blackhawk. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Honda Concerto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 592 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Honda Concerto. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Honda Concerto. 2001 Buick Blackhawk has automatic transmission and 1991 Honda Concerto has manual transmission. 1991 Honda Concerto 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 | 1991 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Blackhawk | Concerto |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 458 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2560 mm |
