2003 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2003 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, both 2003 Buick Blackhawk and 2003 Toyota 4Runner 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 8 more horse power than 2003 Toyota 4Runner. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 327 kg more than 2003 Buick Blackhawk.
Because 2003 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota 4Runner will offer significantly more control. 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 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota 4Runner. (434 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Blackhawk | 2003 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Blackhawk | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 4662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 692 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2800 mm |
