1999 Buick Cielo vs. 1999 Renault Megane
To start off, both 1999 Buick Cielo and 1999 Renault Megane 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 120 more horse power than 1999 Renault Megane. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Cielo should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Megane.
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 @ 3600 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Cielo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Cielo | 1999 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Cielo | Megane |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
