2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 1991 Honda NSX
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 NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Honda NSX 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 177 more horse power than 1991 Honda NSX. (281 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 1991 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 260 kg more than 1991 Honda NSX. 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 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Honda NSX. 2001 Buick Blackhawk has automatic transmission and 1991 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1991 Honda NSX 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 NSX | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Blackhawk | NSX |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 458 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 78 mm |
| 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 | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
