2003 BMW 318 vs. 2003 Buick Blackhawk
To start off, both 2003 BMW 318 and 2003 Buick Blackhawk were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 127 more horse power than 2003 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 243 kg more than 2003 BMW 318. 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 517 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 318. (175 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 318. 2003 Buick Blackhawk has automatic transmission and 2003 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2003 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Buick Blackhawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 318 | 2003 Buick Blackhawk | |
| Make | BMW | Buick |
| Model | 318 | Blackhawk |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 7458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 692 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 109.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3280 mm |
