1999 Buick Cielo vs. 2004 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2004 Cadillac Seville is newer by 5 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 4,570 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac Seville (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1999 Buick Cielo. (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Cielo.
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, 2004 Cadillac Seville (420 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick Cielo. (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick Cielo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Cielo | 2004 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Cielo | Seville |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 4570 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
