2003 Buick Blackhawk vs. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 6 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, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (291 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 787 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.
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 386 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (306 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Buick Blackhawk | 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Buick | Chevrolet |
| Model | Blackhawk | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 692 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 9 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 2420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2950 mm |
