2003 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2003 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2003 Buick Blackhawk and 2003 Opel Meriva 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 159 more horse power than 2003 Opel Meriva. (81 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 278 kg more than 2003 Opel Meriva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Buick Blackhawk is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Buick Blackhawk. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Opel Meriva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 542 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Meriva. (150 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Meriva. 2003 Buick Blackhawk has automatic transmission and 2003 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2003 Opel Meriva 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.
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2003 Buick Blackhawk | 2003 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Buick | Opel |
Model | Blackhawk | Meriva |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7458 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 692 Nm | 150 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2520 mm |