1999 Buick Cielo vs. 2004 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2004 Nissan Primera 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 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 115 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Primera. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Cielo should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Primera.
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 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Primera. (158 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Cielo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Cielo | 2004 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | Cielo | Primera |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1490 mm |
