2003 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 8 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, 2011 Nissan Frontier (257 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster 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 411 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (281 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Frontier. 2003 Buick Blackhawk has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan Frontier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Buick Blackhawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Buick Blackhawk | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Blackhawk | Frontier |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7458 cc | 3953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 692 Nm | 281 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |