2003 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 3 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 807 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.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (425 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Blackhawk | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Buick | Land Rover |
| Model | Blackhawk | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 692 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2550 mm |
