2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2001 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Corvette 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 133 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. (325 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 107 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. 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 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Blackhawk | 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Blackhawk | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 458 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 117 L |
