2003 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2000 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2003 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 7,458 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Buick Blackhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 433 kg more than 2000 De Tomaso Guara.
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 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 De Tomaso Guara. (413 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 De Tomaso Guara. 2003 Buick Blackhawk has automatic transmission and 2000 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 2000 De Tomaso Guara 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 Buick Blackhawk | 2000 De Tomaso Guara | |
Make | Buick | De Tomaso |
Model | Blackhawk | Guara |
Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7458 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 692 Nm | 413 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2620 mm |