2003 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander 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, 2003 Buick Blackhawk (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Highlander. (228 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 476 kg more than 2003 Buick Blackhawk.
Because 2013 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander 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 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Highlander. (292 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Blackhawk | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Blackhawk | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 692 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 2109 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2790 mm |
