1999 Buick Cielo vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2005 Toyota Highlander is newer by 6 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 8 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (230 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Cielo should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Buick Cielo (373 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (328 Nm). This means 1999 Buick Cielo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Cielo | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Buick | Toyota |
| Model | Cielo | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1730 mm |
