1998 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2003 Buick Blackhawk
To start off, 2003 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Buick Park Avenue 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 35 more horse power than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 53 kg more than 2003 Buick Blackhawk.
Because 2003 Buick Blackhawk is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Buick Blackhawk. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Park Avenue | 2003 Buick Blackhawk | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Park Avenue | Blackhawk |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 7458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 692 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 109.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3280 mm |
