2003 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2003 Cadillac CTS
To start off, both 2003 Buick Blackhawk and 2003 Cadillac CTS 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 61 more horse power than 2003 Cadillac CTS. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 2003 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 13 kg more than 2003 Cadillac CTS. 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 447 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Cadillac CTS. (245 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Buick Blackhawk | 2003 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Buick | Cadillac |
Model | Blackhawk | CTS |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7458 cc | 2597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 692 Nm | 245 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 83.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 79.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2890 mm |