2003 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2000 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2003 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 8,357 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 198 kg more than 2000 Dodge Viper.
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, 2000 Dodge Viper (979 Nm) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. (692 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. 2003 Buick Blackhawk has automatic transmission and 2000 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2000 Dodge Viper 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 Dodge Viper | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | Blackhawk | Viper |
Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7458 cc | 8357 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 692 Nm | 979 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2450 mm |