2003 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 191 kg more than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder.
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 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder. (391 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Buick Blackhawk | 2009 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Blackhawk | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7458 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 692 Nm | 391 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2860 mm |