2003 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Buick Blackhawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Buick Blackhawk 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 75 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (165 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 223 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Buick Blackhawk (692 Nm) has 472 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (220 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Blackhawk | 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Buick | Suzuki |
| Model | Blackhawk | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 692 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2490 mm |
