2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2003 Honda NSX
To start off, 2003 Honda NSX is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Buick Blackhawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Buick Blackhawk 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 209 more horse power than 2003 Honda NSX. (249 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 200 kg more than 2003 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 418 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda NSX. (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Buick Blackhawk | 2003 Honda NSX | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Blackhawk | NSX |
Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7458 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 458 HP | 249 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 109.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 86 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 | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4430 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 |