1999 Buick Cielo vs. 2011 Audi S6
To start off, 2011 Audi S6 is newer by 12 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 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2011 Audi S6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi S6 (435 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1999 Buick Cielo. (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Cielo.
Because 2011 Audi S6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Buick Cielo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi S6 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, 2011 Audi S6 (539 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick Cielo. (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Audi S6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick Cielo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Cielo | 2011 Audi S6 | |
| Make | Buick | Audi |
| Model | Cielo | S6 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1458 mm |
