1999 Buick Cielo vs. 1999 Honda Civic
To start off, both 1999 Buick Cielo and 1999 Honda Civic were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Cielo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Cielo (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1999 Honda Civic. (160 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Cielo should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1999 Buick Cielo (373 Nm) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 1999 Buick Cielo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic. 1999 Buick Cielo has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1999 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Buick Cielo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Cielo | 1999 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Cielo | Civic |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1710 mm |
