1999 Buick Cielo vs. 2002 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Buick Cielo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Buick Cielo would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Cielo (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Cielo should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Discovery.
Because 2002 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Buick Cielo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1999 Buick Cielo (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Cielo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Buick Cielo | 2002 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Buick | Land Rover |
Model | Cielo | Discovery |
Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1950 mm |