2003 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2001 Toyota Supra

To start off, 2003 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Supra 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 43 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Supra. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 693 kg more than 2001 Toyota Supra. 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 604 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Supra. (88 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Supra.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Buick Blackhawk 2001 Toyota Supra
Make Buick Toyota
Model Blackhawk Supra
Year Released 2003 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7458 cc 1988 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 240 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 692 Nm 88 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1633 kg 940 kg
Wheelbase Size 3280 mm 2660 mm


 

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