2003 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, both 2003 Buick Blackhawk and 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL 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 Mercedes-Benz CL (603 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 363 more horse power than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 522 kg more than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. 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 Mercedes-Benz CL (1,000 Nm) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. (692 Nm). This means 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Blackhawk.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Buick Blackhawk | 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Blackhawk | CL |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7458 cc | 5980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 603 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 692 Nm | 1000 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 93 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 2155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2860 mm |