2003 Buick Blackhawk vs. 1976 Holden Sunbird
To start off, 2003 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Sunbird would be higher. At 7,458 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Buick Blackhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Sunbird (247 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Sunbird should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 353 kg more than 1976 Holden Sunbird.
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 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Sunbird. (436 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Sunbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Blackhawk | 1976 Holden Sunbird | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Blackhawk | Sunbird |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 5044 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 692 Nm | 436 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2590 mm |
