2003 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2003 Buick Blackhawk
To start off, both 2003 Buick Rendezvous and 2003 Buick Blackhawk were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 55 more horse power than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 187 kg more than 2003 Buick Blackhawk.
Because 2003 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Buick Rendezvous 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 407 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Rendezvous | 2003 Buick Blackhawk | |
| Make | Buick | Buick |
| Model | Rendezvous | Blackhawk |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 7458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 692 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 109.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3280 mm |
