2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 1978 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2001 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Crown 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 356 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 280 kg more than 1978 Toyota Crown. 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 548 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Crown. 2001 Buick Blackhawk has automatic transmission and 1978 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1978 Toyota Crown 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 | 1978 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Buick | Toyota |
Model | Blackhawk | Crown |
Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7458 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 458 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 109.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |