2003 Buick Blackhawk vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2003 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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 @ 5200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 302 kg more than 2003 Buick Blackhawk.
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 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (380 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Blackhawk | 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Buick | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Blackhawk | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 692 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 3230 mm |
