1999 Buick Cielo vs. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 1999 Buick Cielo is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1999 Buick Cielo. (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Cielo.
Because 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Buick Cielo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick Cielo. (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick Cielo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Cielo | 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Cielo | Fleetwood |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 6382 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 6160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
