2003 Buick Blackhawk vs. 1968 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 2003 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volkswagen 1600 would be higher. At 7,458 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Buick Blackhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Blackhawk (240 HP) has 187 more horse power than 1968 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 1968 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 658 kg more than 1968 Volkswagen 1600. 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, 2003 Buick Blackhawk (692 Nm) has 582 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Blackhawk | 1968 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Buick | Volkswagen |
| Model | Blackhawk | 1600 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 1583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 692 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 69 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2410 mm |
