2003 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 10 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, 2013 Cadillac ATS (268 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 103 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
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 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (353 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Blackhawk | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Blackhawk | ATS |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 692 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1805 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2775 mm |
