2003 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 7 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, 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom (453 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1057 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.
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, 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom (719 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. (692 Nm). This means 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Blackhawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Blackhawk | 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Buick | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Blackhawk | Phantom |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 453 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 692 Nm | 719 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 2690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 6091 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1641 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 3820 mm |
