2003 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot 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 Honda Pilot (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 435 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.
Because 2013 Honda Pilot is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot will offer significantly more control. 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 349 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Buick Blackhawk | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Blackhawk | Pilot |
Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7458 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 692 Nm | 343 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 93 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 2068 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4861 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1995 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1846 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2775 mm |