1999 Buick Cielo vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic 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 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 139 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Cielo should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic.
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 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Cielo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Cielo | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Buick | Honda |
| Model | Cielo | Civic |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
