2003 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2009 Dodge Sprinter
To start off, 2009 Dodge Sprinter is newer by 6 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 85 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (155 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 327 kg more than 2003 Buick Blackhawk.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (380 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Blackhawk | 2009 Dodge Sprinter | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Blackhawk | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 692 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 7350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 4330 mm |
