2003 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2006 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2006 Nissan Sentra 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, 2003 Buick Blackhawk (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Sentra. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 58 kg more than 2006 Nissan Sentra. 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, 2006 Nissan Sentra, 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 517 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Sentra. (175 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Blackhawk | 2006 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Blackhawk | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 692 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2540 mm |
